Re: Time is up & Time is over!!! "Time is up" usually means that there is a time limit in doing something, say and hour, and when that time period has elapsed -- at the end of the hour -- "time is up" -- no more can be done.
Example:
"I was taking a test and in the middle of writing the proctor said time is up and I had to turn my paper upside down."
"The time is over" usually means that the opportunity to do something has passes, i.e. you missed your chance.
Example:
"The time is over to redeem that coupon." |