On time
Example: She always arrives on time for her meetings.
Definition
"On time" means arriving or happening at the scheduled or expected moment without delay. For example, if someone is "on time," they reach their destination or complete a task exactly when planned, neither early nor late.
Etymology
The phrase "on time" comes from the Old English concept of 'time' as a fixed point or period. "On" is a preposition indicating position or occurrence. Together, "on time" developed to express punctuality or adherence to a set schedule. Did you know that being "on time" was historically crucial for coordinating trains and public events?
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"On time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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