be a sign of the times

To be regarded, usually negatively, as emblematic of the current time period. Nobody looks up from their mobile phones anymore. I guess it's a sign of the times.

be a sign of the times

to be something that shows that society is worse now than it was in the past Young people are so rude these days. It's a sign of the times.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Abrams	['eibrəmz]
Theodosia	-	Ancient Greek, Greek
Marjolaine	-	French
Abbie	AB-ee	English
Aleksandro	ah-lek-SAHN-dro	Esperanto
Miervaldis	-	Latvian