about time
Adverb
Meaning
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see about, time.
Close to the right time.
It's about time for the wedding to start, let's run to the church.
(idiomatic, often sarcastic) Far past the desired time.
Our food has finally arrived. ― About time too, if you ask me! We've been waiting about 45 minutes for it!
Synonyms
Examples
One can only forget about time by making use of it.
It's about time law enforcement got as organized as organized crime.
Well, I think writing is basically about time and rhythm. Like with jazz. You have your basic melody and then you just riff off of it. And the riffs are about timing.
We think about time as something not to waste, not as something to invest.
Although it is generally known, I think it's about time to announce that I was born at a very early age.
Enough had been thought, and said, and felt, and imagined. It was about time that something should be done.