English Dictionary

high time

名詞

慣用表現 不可算名詞 可算名詞

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

日本語の意味

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。

意味（1）

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

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

意味（2）

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

[T]here's going to be a high time in the Blue City tonight. We'll have music and dancing and eating.

high times （ plural ）