“the times”

The following 4 entries include the term the times.

a sign of the times

noun phrase

: something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc., in a culture at a particular period in history

behind the times

phrase

: not having or showing knowledge of current ideas or styles : outdated, old-fashioned

get with the times

phrase

: to understand and change to fit what is now happening and accepted in the culture

keep up with the times

phrase

: to stay current : to change as conditions change


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