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Definition about time in British English

about time phrase

phrase
1

used for showing that you are annoyed because something has happened later than it should

Example

Here they are, and about time too.

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2

used for saying that someone should do something soon

Example

Isn't it about time we got a new car?

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Definition about time in British English