Well, would you look at the time!

Meaning

A classic exit strategy. It is the polite way to leave a boring conversation or an event without admitting that you just want to go home and put on your pajamas.

Polite, evasive

Used in a sentence

• I have really enjoyed hearing about your cat's dietary restrictions, but well, would you look at the time!
• We have been chatting for nearly an hour. Well, would you look at the time!
• The party is winding down. Well, would you look at the time!