Example sentences of "when it [be] [noun] for " in BNC.

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1 When it 's time for a break , try the TQ Café for hot and cold drinks and light snacks .
2 When it 's time for a pork dinner — and pork is practically the only source of protein for these people — the men play their part in the pig/human relationship and make the kill , or several kills .
3 They look out of the windows when it 's time for me to come home .
4 When it 's time for you to go , then you must go .
5 When it 's time for a recharge on the retreat It can be a break from stressful routine or the pursuit of inner calm , says Aileen Little
6 When it is time for recreation , he sets aside his regal dignity for a moment , and is in such a humour that his condescension can not be criticised , his severity can not be called bloodthirsty .
7 Music lovers should not start feeling apprehensive , for the whole circus moves to London when it is time for the Aldeburgh festival .
8 Let us hope they 're still dancing when it is time for the Fourth Round draw .
9 The computer regularly calls the telemetering station and when it is time for the customer to replenish his stocks , the ICI Customer Service representative simply calls to confirm the next order .
10 When it was time for them to go , she rolled up the carpet full of soil and put it in her bedroom .
11 Sarah refused to think about the inevitable separation from Corrie when it was time for her to be returned to the Foundling Hospital .
12 When it was time for the foal to be separated from its mother , the friends took the foal but no longer visited Shamrock .
13 When it was time for me to fire the very pistol , I had to get up from the wireless operator 's seat and had to move my parachute — which was always as close to my feet as possible and instead of lifting it up by the canvas carrying handle , I lifted it up by the metal handle ( the rip cord ) and so had a bundle of silk to get out of the way .
14 But when it was time for the children to take their mother to the station , she drew a deep breath and said , ‘ I do my best for them , Mrs Willow .
15 When it was time for Rosie to leave , Ruth walked with her as far as the corner of the street .
16 ‘ I 've been very pleased to meet you , ’ Mother said to the old gentleman , when it was time for him to leave .
17 Perks appeared when it was time for the 11.54 to arrive .
18 When it was time for her to leave , he walked out into the sun to open the driveway gates .
19 Later , when it was time for the evening meal , she entered the dining-room to find Silas and Matt seated at their corner table .
20 When it was time for the newly-weds to say goodbye , Anna behaved in a most un-Romany manner by flinging her arms about Seb and kissing him .
21 When it was time for ‘ lights out ’ , she and Jake left the room together , and out in the corridor Jake told her , ‘ Mrs Aitken usually serves supper about eight , so if you want to freshen up you have a bit of time .
22 ‘ I believed her when she assured me I would meet someone much more suitable when it was time for me to get married . ’
23 Still when it was time for the scan I was very nervous .
24 eyes on before and when it was time for me to go to bed I would be encouraged not made
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