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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on schedule

At the start of his fifth season, Riley is convinced the Trojans are right on schedule.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

"The spacecraft is in great shape, and we're on schedule to resume sustained thrusting with the solar-electric propulsion system later this fall."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

Despite key growth projects progressing on schedule, the stock’s valuation remains demanding relative to the risks, RBC says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

The government said this was a "critical step" in making sure the assisted dying service could begin on schedule later next year after the bill was approved by the States in February.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

But the Blue Bird train pulled in from Chicago, right on schedule.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

Related Words

• dependable
• expeditious