A1 Idiom Neutral

Het is de hoogste tijd.

It is high time.

Meaning

Saying something should have happened already.

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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.

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Superlative usage

Always use the superlative form 'hoogste'.

Meaning

Saying something should have happened already.

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Superlative usage

Always use the superlative form 'hoogste'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Het is de ______ tijd om te gaan.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hoogste

The idiom requires the superlative 'hoogste'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Het is de ______ tijd om te gaan.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hoogste

The idiom requires the superlative 'hoogste'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but use it carefully to avoid sounding rude.

Related Phrases

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Het is tijd

similar

It is time

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