English Expression · Intermediate
time is ripe
A suitable time has arrived for a particular activity
Pronunciation: say time is ripe
Meaning
A suitable time has arrived for a particular activity.
Example
The time is ripe for us to launch our new business venture.
The time is ripe for us to launch our new business venture.
Practice tips
- Practice time is ripe 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.