"mind the time"

Posted by Bob on November 27, 2005

In Reply to: "Mind the time" posted by Rob Rodgers on November 27, 2005

: What is the origin of the phrase "mind the time" meaning "remember"? Is it Irish or American?

Not a common American usage. Sounds a lot more like a bartender's "pay attention; it's almost closing time. Last call."

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