Learn English – the difference between’time is up’ and ‘time is over’

phrases

Are the two phrases'time is up' and 'time is over' used in different contexts or can be used to convey the same meaning

Best Answer

"Time is over" seems to refer to time as a period that has passed. "Time is up" seems to refer to time as a certain deadline that has been reached. So when one says that the time to submit applications is over, it means that the opportunity to submit an application is missed, and when one says that the time is up, it means that you should submit your application ASAP, since it is your last chance.