about time

adv — 3 senses

about time

adv
1

Idiomatic, Often, Sarcastic Far past the desired time.

  • Our food has finally arrived. ― (And) about time (too), if you ask me! We've been waiting about 45 minutes for it!
2

Close to the right time.

  • It's about time for the wedding to start, let's run to the church.
3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see about, time.

Synonyms
high time, not a moment too soon
Related terms
at last, it's about time

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