In time
Example: We arrived just in time to see the movie start.
Definition
"In time" means arriving or happening before a deadline or before something begins, allowing for the necessary preparation or participation. For example, "We arrived just in time to see the movie start" shows that the arrival was neither late nor too early.
Etymology
The phrase "in time" originates from the Old English word "tīma," meaning a limited period or season. Over centuries, it evolved to express the concept of happening within the appropriate or expected period. Did you know? The idea of being 'in time' has been crucial in various contexts like music and punctuality for centuries.
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"In time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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