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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Example Sentences

He makes more than $100,000 a year—a significant increase from his previous pay—cruising around on a buggy under floodlights, overseeing deliveries and equipment and ensuring everything stays on schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Jets look sharper with Tyrod Taylor at quarterback and the offense actually operates on schedule.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though the federal government has reopened, there are still delays in reporting economic data on schedule as older data are reported first.

From Barron's

All the while, US District Judge Arun Subramanian has pushed attorneys to stay on schedule, as prosecutors have expressed worry their star witness could go into labour with her third child as soon as this weekend.

From BBC

On Thursday, the team said on-site preparations were on schedule and "significant progress" had been made over the past five days.

From BBC

Related Words

• dependable
• expeditious