English Expression · Intermediate
out of time
Too soon or too late
Pronunciation: say out of time
Meaning
Too soon or too late.
Example
As is the way with all mature governments, Rishi Sunak's administration increasingly feels like it's out of ideas, out of energy... and out of time.
As is the way with all mature governments, Rishi Sunak's administration increasingly feels like it's out of ideas, out of energy... and out of time.
Practice tips
- Practice out of time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.