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# that time of the month

phrase (noun phrase; idiom)

«that time of the month» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, everyday) a woman's period: the days each month when blood comes from her body as part of the natural cycle.

### In the lessons

Used to talk about periods discreetly; everyday, all regions. Health lessons now encourage simply saying "period".

### Examples

- She said she felt tired because it was that time of the month.
- Health class taught us there is nothing shameful about periods.
- "That time of the month" is a polite way of saying period.
- The advert never said "period", only "that time of the month".
- Some people use jokes about it that are unkind.
- A hot-water bottle helps at that time of the month.

### Note

Stands for "period". It is natural and nothing to be ashamed of. Avoid using it to tease or insult.