Idiom idiom
in time for sth
Meaning
arriving or happening early enough for a specific event or purpose.
Examples
“We arrived at the station in time for the train.”
“She hurried through the heavy traffic to get home in time for the start of the movie.”
“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