in good time

1. See in due course .

2. In a short time, quickly; also, earlier than expected. For example, We want to get home in good time for the broadcast , or They submitted the bis in good time . [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

South Lanarkshire Council has advised those voting by post that if they have not sent their ballot in good time to arrive by 22:00, they can hand them in to a polling station.

From BBC

"Things are not staying on the market and it's difficult to view them in good time" he added.

From BBC

The group had cleared passport control and security in good time and as they were queuing for some breakfast a staff member shouted: "All flights to Heathrow cancelled."

From BBC

Another avian aficionado, who gave his details simply as Paul from London, said it had been an early start to get to the site in good time.

From BBC

“Andor,” “Yellowjackets” and “The Last of Us” will return in good time, as will “The White Lotus,” though that show will likely land again as a limited series.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appropriate 
• convenient 
• prompt 
• proper 
• up-to-date 
• up-to-the-minute