timingiscrucial

phrase

UK /ˈtaɪmɪŋ ɪz ˈkruːʃəl/

US /ˈtaɪmɪŋ ɪz ˈkruːʃəl/

It means doing something at the right moment is very important.

When you cross the street, timingiscrucial so you wait for the green light.

SYNONYMS

timing matters the moment counts timing is key being on time is vital

RELATED WORDS

timing crucial moment schedule opportunity

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In sports, it means catching or hitting the ball at just the right instant.

The coach told the team that timingiscrucial when you swing the bat.

3. In cooking, it means taking food off the heat at the perfect moment.

For fluffy rice, timingiscrucial, so set a timer.

4. In jokes, it means saying the funny part at the right pause.

A good comedian knows that timingiscrucial for a big laugh.