English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "your time is running out" Mean?
Learn what "your time is running out" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Firm
Warn
Your time is running out.
It means there is very little time left before something happens or a chance disappears.
From Faded Threads, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A character warns that the deadline is almost over.
Usage Scenario
Use this to warn someone about urgency or a deadline. It can sound threatening depending on the situation.
Better ways to say it
1
Your time is running out.
2
You're running out of time.
3
Time is running out.
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