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An idiom is an expression whose meaning cannot be known simply by understanding the words in it. The meaning of "before one's time" is not that obscure.
In one sense it is said of visionary things that appear before the world is ready for them: Peace on Earth is an idea forever before its time.
In another sense, it simply means "too early." The patient came before his time.
In a third sense it means "earlier than..." They lived before our time.
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'It's high time'?
The meaning is that it is the right time to do something.
What is the meaning of the idiom have a blast?
Having fun;Great time
What does the idiom 'in no time' mean?
It's not an idiom - it means just what it says. Something took "no" time to come about. It's an exaggeration, but the meaning is plain.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'sands of time'?
The idiom 'sands of time' refers to the inexorable forward movement of time. It refers directly to the sand running through an hourglass.
This is a idiomWhat is the meaning of on the dot?
The idiom 'on the dot' means at a precise time or right on time.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'on the dot'?
It means precisely at that time - no earlier or later.
What is the meaning of idiom a question of time?
This isn't an idiom. It means just what it seems to mean. Something is only a matter of time - you only have to wait until it happens.
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'put to birth?
I have not heard this idiom before. Perhaps you heard "Put to death" which means to kill.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'pest'?
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
What is the meaning of the idiom apple shiner idiom?
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
What is the idiom meaning of 'sleep on it'?
To sleep on it means to take some time and think things over. Usually said before a decision needs to be made. And yes, it is literal. The person who says this is asking for an answer the following day.
