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there is no time like the present

THAIR iz NOH TYM LYK the PREZ-ent

ðɛər ɪz noʊ taɪm laɪk ðə ˈprɛzənt

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Syllable breakdown

thereisnotimelikethepresent

Dictionary meaning

the best time to do something is right now; do not delay what can be done today

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