about time

英語での「 about time」の定義と意味

about time
01

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

(about|high) time definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
example
It's about time you start taking your health seriously and prioritize exercise.
She tells her friend, " It's about time we visit that new restaurant everyone's been talking about. "
about time
Pronunciation
/ɐbˌaʊt tˈaɪm/
British pronunciation
/ɐbˌaʊt tˈaɪm/
about time
01

やっと!, そろそろ時間だ!

said to show one's relief or satisfaction after an annoying wait for something that was supposed to happen a long time ago
about time definition and meaning
example
About time! The bus finally arrived after waiting for an hour.
やっと!バスは1時間待った後、ついに到着しました。
You finished the report? About time! We have a deadline in an hour.
レポート終わった?やっと!1時間後に締め切りがあるんだ。
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