have the right time
The phrase "have the right time" is commonly used to ask or confirm if someone knows the correct current time.
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Definition
B1General
(idiomatic)To know the accurate current time.
Example
- Excuse me, do you have the right time?
- I checked my phone to make sure I had the right time before the meeting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "have the right time":
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