Phrase guide

time is ripe

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

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phrase

Meaning 1

A suitable time has arrived for a particular activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Qualifier: almost always preceded by the and often followed by for

Examples

  • Near-synonym: time is up

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: time is up

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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