ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in time to do sth

idiom
Meaning

to arrive or finish something early enough so that you can do something else.


Examples
SIMPLE

I arrived in time to catch the bus.

CONTEXTUAL

We hurried to the theater and arrived just in time to see the opening act.

COMPLEX

Despite the heavy traffic, the ambulance arrived in time to provide the necessary medical care to the injured passenger.

Last updated April 22, 2026