"why in time" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|interjection|head=why in time?}} why in time?
  1. (idiomatic, US, New England) Used to add emphasis to “why” in a question. Tags: New-England, US, idiomatic Related terms: what in time
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