Example sentences of "it is [adv] time [pers pn] [vb past] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their mother and father have told them that it is about time they started helping a bit more at home . |
| 2 | It is about time we had some real law and order in our own country and made the sentences fit the crime . |
| 3 | It is about time we saw some answers . |
| 4 | It is too easy to dwell on the environmental down-side of the industry and I believe it is about time we brought home to people the improvements we bring to their life-style . |
| 5 | ‘ My dear , since you will be taking over next week , I think it is about time I explained our system for dealing with our more special customers . |
| 6 | I if you do n't like the sound of it Mrs then I 'm sorry for you but this is what democracy is all about and it is about time you listened to what people have to say . |
| 7 | ‘ Listen , Maurice , as I say I am now playing the lead in this show , and I think it is about time you sorted out some deal on the money I get for doing it . ’ |