time is up
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used to indicate that the time given for a task or activity has ended and that no more time is available to complete it
- The alarm rang, signaling that time is up for the exam and everyone had to stop writing.
- Time is up for the contestants, and they must now present their dishes to the judges.
- She felt a wave of relief when the coach announced that time is up for the grueling practice session.
- As the countdown reached zero, the game show host declared that time is up for the round.
- The teacher called out, "Pencils down, time is up!"indicating the end of the test.