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on schedule

Idioms  
  1. At the announced or expected time, as in Her first baby arrived right on schedule. Originally alluding to published railroad timetables, this expression dates from the late 1800s.


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For one, the money borrowed isn’t taxable as long as the loan is repaid on schedule.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

"It meant that they could continue safely and on schedule, and we can't thank them enough for helping to keep everything on track," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In a separate press conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military achieved “every single objective, on plan, on schedule, exactly as laid out from day one.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

SpaceX didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but essentially, that’s right on schedule.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

"I am happy to report they are all on schedule."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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