28.Phrasal Verb – About time

Meaning: When something finally happens that you think should have happened a long time ago.

about time

Ex: It’s about time that women’s sports were treated the same as men’s.

Ex: I think it’s about time that our country invested in education.

Ex: It’s about time she got a job.

Ex: It’s about time you sell your car

Ex: A: Here’s the book you asked me to bring

      B: It’s about time! I asked you for that ages ago!

Ex: A: They’ve finished the new theatre in the city centre

      B: About time! They were working on it for years

 

 

 

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