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in time for sth

idiom
Meaning

arriving or happening early enough for a specific event or purpose.


Examples
SIMPLE

We arrived at the station in time for the train.

CONTEXTUAL

She hurried through the heavy traffic to get home in time for the start of the movie.

COMPLEX

Despite the unexpected delays on the highway, the delegates managed to reach the conference hall just in time for the opening keynote address.

Last updated April 22, 2026