English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "waiting for the perfect time is useless" Mean?
Learn what "waiting for the perfect time is useless" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Persuade
perfect time is useless.
It means the speaker thinks waiting for ideal conditions is pointless and action is better.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is pushing someone to stop waiting and act sooner.
Usage Scenario
Use this to urge someone to act without waiting for perfect conditions. It can sound pushy if said to a person who is already unsure.
Better ways to say it
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Waiting for the perfect time is useless.
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Stop waiting for the perfect time.
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