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Chris -- 2018-04-11
Google counts were hard to find for this elusive eggcorn.
“High time” refers to dire circumstances. On the other hand, “high tide” would appear to be a favorable time to do things. Even so, it is not unexpected that the latter might be used mistakenly for the former. After all, “high tide” has a stronger imagery than “high time” does.
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mmunion : ### Deal reached in university pay talks #### : Vice …Its high tide that the UNion get rid of its ties with NUS and remove any further NUS business we can do without it! suppporting a group of idiots who are …
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The Pit Bull Project BlogIn the meantime, its high tide that we prepare for next year’s provincial elections. Miller, you may have won the battle for now, but don’t count on winning …
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Vodka For Breakfast : Journal of Neil OughtonI was up in the loft last night, looking through my DJ’ing photographs and thought it was high tide that I resurrected my portfolio again. ...
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Sex and SexualityFinally, when you decide its high tide to have children, make sure that there you’ll have the emotional, financial and physical means needed. ...
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www.myspace.com/61324813do you know what i just realized? we are some pretty cool biatches! i was thinking we are a rarity and it’s high tide that we stick post-it notes all over …
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www.myspace.com/sdv0c8wjrvckemdgDo you think it’s high tide that I started wearing clothes? Mary (Anna’s Bestest Friend!) 5/22/2006 8:40 PM Thanks for being a myspace friend, Laundry! ...
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Aziza’s Island Oasis: Thoughts And Observations: Fun and Fabulous …It’s high tide that I get back on my blog and add an entry. I know it’s been a while. I’ve been bogged down with work and simply just too tired to blog when …
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I’m not sure about these last two…
VIRTUOSITY archives—December 2000, week 2 (#9)”It is high tide to make known the glad tidings in these dark regions of sin and spiritual bondage.” – Samuel Marsden God’s Word: “Jesus did not let him, ...
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The Space Arena BoardNow its high tide and efforts that didn’t work a few years or even a few months ago are likely to bear fruit. The key to this battle will be the lunar …
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