Difference between "It's about time" and "It's high time".
What is the difference between "It's about time" and "It's high time"? Which one can express reproach?

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'It's high time' is quite old-fashioned, and rarely used these days. Both can suggest reproach, depending on the context and tone of voice.

The normal expression is simply 'It's time...' , which generally doesn't suggest reproach. Remember that all three are followed by the subjunctive -

It's (high) (about) time you got a job.

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