Phrase guide

sign of the times

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Something that is symbolic of an era.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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History

Etymology

From Matthew 16:3.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 時代的標誌 /时代的标志 (shídài de biāozhì) — symbol of an era
  • Finnish: ajan merkki — symbol of an era
  • German: Zeitzeichen — symbol of an era
  • German: Zeichen der Zeit — symbol of an era
  • Polish: znak czasów — symbol of an era
  • Russian: приме́та вре́мени (priméta vrémeni) — symbol of an era
  • Spanish: signo de los tiempos — symbol of an era
  • Swedish: tidstecken — symbol of an era