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time is up

time is up is the alternative form of time's up.

Meaning of time's up

Phrase

time's up

  1. The deadline has passed; there is no more available time.
    • Near-synonym: time is ripe
    Synonyms:
    time is ripe

Questions about time is up

What is time is up the alternative form of?
Time is up is the alternative form of time's up.

Words near time is up in the dictionary

  1. time is on one's side
  2. time is ripe
  3. time is short
  4. time is the great healer
  5. time is ticking
  6. time is up
  7. time it out
  8. time jump
  9. time jumped
  10. time jumping
  11. time jumps

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