high time

noun
the appropriate time or past the appropriate time: It's high time he got out of bed.
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high time
 
adv
1.  the latest possible time; a time that is almost too late: it's high time you mended this shelf
 
n
2.  Also called: high old time an enjoyable and exciting time

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high time

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.

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Example sentences
It is now high time that these principles are applied to the design and
  building of our human future in space.
It's high time that humans expanded their horizons and explored the solar
  system.
It's high time for an era of research that takes the extra step so that drugs
  can be better matched to individuals.
It is high time to give this the means it deserves, in terms of staff and
  regulatory power.
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