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- noun uncountable, idiomatic A point in time at which something
desirable ornecessary is considered to beutterly due or evenoverdue to occur. - noun countable, idiomatic A very
enjoyable orexciting experience or period of time.
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- noun the latest possible moment
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dontcry commented on the word high time
The very moment you just did something, or just got somewhere when you were previously wasting time.
Se also 420
May 29, 2008
bilby commented on the word high time
I once spent a week in argument over whether the correct or at least better form of the expression is:
It's high time you were leaving.
OR
It's high time you left.
I think it's sigh time I gave up such pettiness *sigh*.
May 29, 2008
dontcry commented on the word high time
Oooh, sigh time! Thanks bilby. I'm going to onforward that to my what time is it? list!
May 29, 2008
reesetee commented on the word high time
Bilby, maybe you'd like this.
Maybe we all would like it. :-)
May 29, 2008
bilby commented on the word high time
Great stuff rt, I hope mine's in the mail!
May 29, 2008
reesetee commented on the word high time
On its way. But since I didn't know your size, I sent you one of each. Spread the love.
May 29, 2008
garyth123 commented on the word high time
In terms of altitude and fittingness describe the necessity of the open list catechism of cliche.
It's high time!
February 17, 2009