time's up

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtaɪmz ˌʌp/

Phrase

The deadline has passed; there is no more available time.
- 2008, Rick Lax, Lawyer Boy, St. Martin’s Press, page 28:
  “Time’s up,” the proctor announced at the end of the third section. “Put your pencils down. There will be a fifteen minute break. You are encouraged to use the bathroom during this time.”

Alternate forms

time is up

References

“time's up”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

Anagrams

impetus, imputes, stumpie, uptimes

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