a sign of the times



a sign of the times

something that shows what a society is like now Young people are so rude, but I guess it's just a sign of the times.
Usage notes: most often refers to negative characteristics
See also: of, sign, times

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lucija-Slovene, Croatian
Xanthippos-Ancient Greek
HartleyHAHRT-leeEnglish
AatosAH:-tosFinnish
MontagueMAHN-tə-gyooEnglish (Rare)
Breannebree-ANEnglish (Modern)