English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "it's time we went after my father" Mean?

Learn what "it's time we went after my father" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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It's time we went after my father.

It means the speaker thinks they should start pursuing or confronting the father now.

From Faded Threads, Episode 47

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker says it is time to go after the father they are talking about.

Usage Scenario

Use this in a serious confrontation or revenge-driven context. It is not natural for everyday conversation because of the aggressive meaning.

Better ways to say it

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It's time we went after my father.
2
It's time to go after him.
3
We need to go after my father.

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