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time is up
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used to indicate that the time given for a task or activity has ended and that no more time is available to complete it
Example
As the countdown reached zero, the game show host declared that time is up for the round.
She felt a wave of relief when the coach announced that time is up for the grueling practice session.
Time is up for the contestants, and they must now present their dishes to the judges.
The alarm rang, signaling that time is up for the exam and everyone had to stop writing.
