there's no time like the present
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Now is an appropriate time to take a particular action.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bây giờ là thời điểm thích hợp để thực hiện một hành động cụ thể
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: he who hesitates is lost, never put off until tomorrow what you can do today, procrastination is the thief of time
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “there's no time like the present” mean?
Now is an appropriate time to take a particular action.
Is “there's no time like the present” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.