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timing is everything

timing is everything proverb: the consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as whether a joke is well received).

Proverb

timing is everything

  1. The consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as whether a joke is well received).
    • - Telling the old joke about a butt-crack was not a good idea, just as the plumber arrived, Bob.
      - You know what they say: "timing is everything." I'm sure we can find another plumber before the house floods.
    • “Timing Is Everything”. It certainly has been true in my life and chances are it's probably played a role in your life as well. As I look back there were moments where I missed out on something special because I either made the wrong ...2015, Rob Couty, Timing Is Everything!: Joining The Right Company At The Right Time!, Rob Couty

Questions about timing is everything

What does timing is everything mean?
Timing is everything means the consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as whether a joke is well received).
What part of speech is timing is everything?
Timing is everything is a proverb.

Words near timing is everything in the dictionary

  1. timing belt
  2. timing belts
  3. timing chain
  4. timing chains
  5. timing in
  6. timing is everything
  7. timing it out
  8. timing out
  9. timings
  10. timiperone
  11. timish

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