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No está el horno para bollos

Now is not a good time / The timing isn't right

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'the oven isn't ready for buns'. Means this is not the right moment to ask for something or raise a topic, as the person or situation isn't receptive.

See It in Context

No le pidas un favor hoy, no está el horno para bollos.

Don't ask him for a favour today, now is not a good time.

—¿Se lo digo ahora? —No está el horno para bollos.

—Should I tell her now? —The timing isn't right.

Después de la reunión, no estaba el horno para bollos.

After the meeting, it really wasn't a good time.