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keep good time

idiom
Meaning

To be punctual.


Examples
SIMPLE

My new watch keeps good time.

CONTEXTUAL

You should buy a reliable clock for the office so that everyone keeps good time during meetings.

COMPLEX

Although the antique clock required frequent winding, it continued to keep good time for the household after all these years.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  3. 03

    about time

    Far past the desired time.

  4. 04

    all good

    It's all good.

  5. 05

    any time now

    Very soon.

  6. 06

    any time soon

    soon

  7. 07

    better luck next time

    Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

  8. 08

    bide one's time

    To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.

Last updated April 17, 2026