long overdue

Frequency: 8.025.4 per million words

something that should have happened a long time ago

overdueADVERB + overdue

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long

Examples (10)

  • These reforms are long overdue.
  • A promotion for her is long overdue after all her hard work.
  • Many believe that a formal apology from the government is long overdue.
  • A thorough cleanup of the local park is long overdue.
  • His recognition as a talented artist was long overdue.
  • The update to our aging security system is long overdue.
  • A victory for the home team is long overdue this season.
  • They decided that a serious discussion about the budget was long overdue.
  • The repairs to the bridge are long overdue and essential for safety.
  • A change in management is long overdue for this struggling company.