time and tide stay for no man
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of time and tide wait for no man.
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 “time and tide stay for no man” mean?
Synonym of time and tide wait for no man.
Is “time and tide stay for no man” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.