high time

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high time

noun high times

idiomatic, uncountable A point in time at which something is considered to be utterly due or even overdue to occur; well past time. "But it is high time for me to have done with the argument, as it is to be judged of according to scripture evidence."
Similar: about time
countable, idiomatic A very enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time. [T]here's going to be a high time in the Blue City tonight. We'll have music and dancing and eating.
Similar: high old time, hoot

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noun point in time at which something is utterly due

Français	il est grand temps, il est plus que temps
Deutsch	höchste Zeit, höchste Eisenbahn

noun very enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time

Deutsch	herrliche Zeit, großes Vergnügen, Heidenspaß

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@misc{high_time_2026,
  title = {high time},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/high%20time},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}