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about time

adv

Definitions

  1. 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

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

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA