Time and tide wait for no man meaning
What does the saying 'Time and tide wait for no man' mean?
Idiom: Time and tide wait for no man
Meaning:
This is used as a way of suggestion that people should act without delay.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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