Meaning of the word "time and tide wait for no man" in English
What does "time and tide wait for no man" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
time and tide wait for no man
US /taɪm ænd taɪd weɪt fɔːr noʊ mæn/
UK /taɪm ənd taɪd weɪt fə nəʊ mæn/
Idiom
used to emphasize that people cannot stop the passing of time, and therefore should not delay taking action
Example:
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You should start your project now; remember that time and tide wait for no man.
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I missed the application deadline because I procrastinated, and time and tide wait for no man.