time is ripe
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English Dictionarythe time is ripe (for something)used to say it is a very suitable time for something to happen, especially when it should have happened sooner
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Idiomstime is ripeif the time is ripe for something, it is a good time to do it or for it to happen.
British socialists were convinced that the time was ripe for fundamental social change. (often +
for)
Many employers feel the time is ripe to give workforces a bigger share of the profits they have helped to create. (often + to do something)
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
time is ripe The best time has come for doing something.
The Prime Minister will hold elections when the time is ripe. Lee saw his mother was upset, so he decided the time was not ripe to tell her about the broken window. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲