Meaning
Saying something should have happened already.
Cultural Background
Dutch people are famously direct. Using this phrase is a socially acceptable way to be direct about time. In Belgium, the phrase is used similarly but often with a slightly softer tone.
Superlative usage
Always use the superlative form 'hoogste'.
Meaning
Saying something should have happened already.
Superlative usage
Always use the superlative form 'hoogste'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Het is de ______ tijd om te gaan.
The idiom requires the superlative 'hoogste'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesHet is de ______ tijd om te gaan.
The idiom requires the superlative 'hoogste'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but use it carefully to avoid sounding rude.
Related Phrases
Het is tijd
similarIt is time