The connotation is “If you are going to do something – get on and do it NOW”.

Much the same can be said of “THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT”. Although “Time and tide…………….” was first attributed to Wm Shakespeare in Twelfth Night”.

The latter “THERE IS NO TIME ………….” has also been used in giving gifts. Gifts of clocks and watches etc. very often offer a formal greeting “THERE IS NO PRESENT LIKE THE TIME”.

On the same theme of TIME. J.B. Priestly, in one of his books, quotes the following. Alleged to be said by a client approaching a lady of the night.

HE….. “Excuse me madam, have you got the time”.

SHE…… “Yes. If you have got the money”.

So you see, quite a lot can be derived from TIME.

Hope this helps you.

…and they wait for no one. .