keep good time
To be punctual.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My new watch keeps good time.”
“You should buy a reliable clock for the office so that everyone keeps good time during meetings.”
“Although the antique clock required frequent winding, it continued to keep good time for the household after all these years.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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all good
It's all good.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
Last updated August 10, 2026