Es ist höchste Zeit.
[ɛs ɪst ˈhøːçstə tsaɪ̯t]
phrase
LanguageGerman (Germany)
Meaning- It is high time.
- This is a firm way to express that the deadline for an action has already passed and it is urgent.
Geh endlich schlafen, Es ist höchste Zeit.
Go to sleep finally, it is high time.
Wir müssen los, Es ist höchste Zeit.
We have to go, it is high time.
Pronunciationɛs ɪst ˈhøːçstə tsaɪ̯t
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How it is usedUsed when something is overdue or must be done immediately.
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