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What does it mean when someone says "Ah, about time!" ?
Nov 23, 2011 3:41 PM
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"Ah, about time!" is usually said when someone has been waiting a long time for someone else, or some thing.
November 23, 2011
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I was waiting to pick up a friend at 1:00 yesterday. She showed up at 1:20. When I saw her I said, "Ah, about time." Meaning it was about time she showed up. She was 20 minutes late! :)
November 23, 2011
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When someone, or something, is late we say (facetiously): "Ah, about time!"
November 23, 2011
When it's time for a glass of wine
November 23, 2011
The speaker has been waiting for something to happen, and it finally is NOW happening.
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