time is ripe
A suitable time has arrived for a particular activityA suitable time has arrived for a particular activity.
» The time is ripe for action.
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1 senses(idiomatic)A suitable time has arrived for a particular activity.
Near-synonym: time is up
Examples
7 sentencesThe time is ripe for action.
When the time is ripe, be bold and go for it! I'll stand by you.
The time is ripe for change.
ruНастало время перемен. — marafon
deDie Zeit ist reif für Veränderungen. — Melang
The time is not yet ripe.
deDie Zeit ist noch nicht reif. — mhr
The time is ripe for a drastic reform.
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