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(uncountable, idiomatic) A point in time at which something is considered to be utterly due or even overdue to occur; well past time

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high time

Source Word

high time

Noun

idiomatic uncountable countable

Japanese Meaning

もう十分に遅れて、やっと実行すべき時期（すでに大幅に遅れている） / そろそろすべきで、非常に遅れている状況を指す時の表現

It's high time we addressed the issue before it spiraled out of control.

問題が手に負えなくなる前に対処するのは、とっくにやるべき時だ。

Sense（1）

"I will await no longer," said Lindesay; "it is high time the business were done."

Sense（2）

(countable, idiomatic) A very enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time.

high times

（ plural ）