in good time
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3.2
- idiom
:
en su momento
- But all this would be decided in good time.
- said, "in good time"
- get to it in good time
- come in good time
Examples
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I had pre-booked tickets, and we got there in good time.
Blog text (8) -
As he hurried up the tunnel, Byrt said, "All in good time, as they say."
Fiction book (1992) -
We shall get his story in good time.
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Well, I hope to be given greater responsibilities in good time.
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It was nice of you to come in good time.
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We shall all get there in good time; meanwhile, this is a perfect educator for the doubting Thomas.
Blog text (30) -
When Kayes sat back, he looked at the panel clock; it was almost seven—he was in good time.
Fiction book (1991) -
By leaving early, we arrived at the event in good time for the opening speech.
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Make sure you send your application in good time to meet the deadline.
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She completed her assignment in good time, allowing her to review it before submission.
Synonyms
524
1.1
Before the last moment, early enough not to be late
171
1.7
Happens at a time that is early enough, not too late
83
2.9
At the right moment to do something
13
3.4
Something happens at the right time
12
3.5
At the right time after some waiting
1
4.4
It happens at the right time
Antonyms
How Timely
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'at the appropriate or proper time' is directly derivable from the constituents: 'in' (position/within), 'good' (suitable), and 'time' (moment/occasion). This is a straightforward compositional temporal prepositional phrase that follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the words will readily understand it.
Etymology
In good time may come from farming, where a good time meant the right season when crops were ready for harvest. So saying 'in good time' came to mean doing something at the right moment and not being late.