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

The government advised people to check the validity of their passport and, if needed, apply to renew them in good time ahead of travelling.

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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.

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

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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."

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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.

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Related Words

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