B1 Expression Neutral

Es ist höchste Zeit

It's high time

Meaning

It is past the appropriate moment; action should be taken immediately.

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Cultural Background

Germans value punctuality, so this phrase is often used to remind people of appointments.

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Use with 'dass'

It sounds very natural when followed by a 'dass' clause.

Meaning

It is past the appropriate moment; action should be taken immediately.

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Use with 'dass'

It sounds very natural when followed by a 'dass' clause.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct adjective.

Es ist ______ Zeit, dass wir gehen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: höchste

The superlative 'höchste' is required for this idiom.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct adjective. Fill Blank B1

Es ist ______ Zeit, dass wir gehen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: höchste

The superlative 'höchste' is required for this idiom.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it's perfect for reminding people that a meeting should start.

Related Phrases

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Es wird Zeit

similar

It is becoming time.

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