Idiom idiom
on time
Meaning
To do something or arrive somewhere at the correct, planned time — not late.
Examples
“Please arrive on time for the meeting.”
“The train arrived exactly on time, so I made it to my interview without any stress.”
“Despite the heavy traffic and unexpected road closures, the delivery driver managed to arrive on time, ensuring the urgent shipment reached the hospital before the surgery began.”
Last updated April 22, 2026