high time

noun

1. the appropriate time or past the appropriate time:

   It's high time he got out of bed.

high time

adverb

1. the latest possible time; a time that is almost too late

   it's high time you mended this shelf

noun

1. Also calledhigh old time an enjoyable and exciting time

Idioms and Phrases

The appropriate time for something; also, past the appropriate time. For example, It's high time we did something about Martha's dog , or It's high time you children were in bed . The precise meaning of this term depends on the tone of voice and/or the context. For a synonym, see about time .

Example Sentences

Although I featured Proto’s newer, round-bowl Rocket pipe in a long-ago gift guide, I figured it was high time to give the original design its due.

From Los Angeles Times

"It is high time we took some action on it," she said.

From BBC

She said it was "high time" Wales had a female leader.

From BBC

"It's high time we had a public health campaign about the impact of air pollution on health," she said.

From BBC

“Things are clearly changing and it was high time it did.”

From Seattle Times