What does it mean the time is ripe?
This is the right moment for something, as in The time is ripe for a revival of that play. Shakespeare used this term (and may have originated it) in 1 Henry IV (1:3): “Letters shall direct your course when time is ripe.”
What is the synonym of ripe?
mature, ripened, fully developed, full grown, ready to eat, soft, lush, juicy, tender. luscious, sweet, full-flavoured, mellow. unripe, green. 2’the former dock is ripe for development’ ready, fit, suitable, right.
Is this the right time meaning?
(This is the) right time (to invest): (This is) a good moment, the right opportunity, a wise moment (to invest)
What is the meaning of high time?
Definition of it’s high time —used to say it is time to do something that should have been done a long time ago It’s high time we made some changes around here. It’s high time (that) you cleaned your room.
What’s the opposite word for ripe?
What is the opposite of ripe?
| unripe | undeveloped |
|---|---|
| unformed | unready |
| unripened | sour |
| half-grown | green |
| not ripe |
What is the sentence of ripe?
1. The rice is ripe for harvest. 2. We gorged ourselves on ripe plums.
What is the meaning of dead on time?
Etymology. A play on the term “dead on time” meaning exactly on time, but also meaning deceased.
Why do we say in a nutshell?
Concisely, in a few words, as in Here’s our proposal—in a nutshell, we want to sell the business to you. This hyperbolic expression alludes to the Roman writer Pliny’s description of Homer’s Iliad being copied in so tiny a hand that it could fit in a nutshell.
What is another word for being on time?
punctual
punctual Add to list Share. When someone says “Be punctual,” that means you better be there on time. Five minutes late won’t cut it.
Do we say on time or in time?
Key Differences Between On time and In time When something takes place at the expected or established time, i.e. it is done according to the schedule, we use the word ‘on time’. On the other hand, ‘in time’ is used to denote soon enough, i.e. just before the end moment or before the expiry of the set time.