it's about time
IdiomsExample Sentences
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“Finally, you’re up! Well, it’s about time. Do you know what I’ve been doing the whole while you’ve been snoozing away? Do you? Never mind asking because it would take another hour to list everything off.”
From Literature
It’s about time that cabbage deserves its rightful spotlight.
From Salon
"I think it's about time they went through his information, since he was actually Epstein's friend," she said.
From BBC
“Got yourself a bodyguard? It’s about time.”
From Literature
It’s about time that the spice’s versatility is also appreciated in the culinary scene nationwide.
From Salon
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