Meaning of the word "It's about time" in English

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It's about time

US /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/

UK /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/

used to say that something should have happened sooner or that it is already late

Example:

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It's about time you cleaned your room!

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After waiting for an hour, it's about time the bus arrived.

Synonym:

high time due time

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