there is a time and place for everything
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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Meaning · English
Certain things are appropriate at a certain time and place.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “there is a time and place for everything” mean?
Certain things are appropriate at a certain time and place.
Is “there is a time and place for everything” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.