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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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But when “Masquerade” producers were struggling to figure out how to make it so the actors and the audience moved through the show on schedule, Broucke, 26, volunteered his background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The completion of an original eight data center buildings are still moving forward on schedule, the source said.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The process helps film crews stay on schedule and be cost-effective, but doubles can also be used when actors can't - or don't - wish to do a scene.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The earnings calls will reveal whether management still believes the payback clock is on schedule.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Now it’s Monday morning and I’m second-guessing, right on schedule.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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