on time
Idioms-
Punctually, according to schedule, as in I hope the plane will be on time . [Early 1800s]
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By paying in installments, on credit, as in They are buying their car on time . The time here refers to the designated period in which payments must be made. [Mid-1800s]
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Mind you, if Zacharia had arrived on time, she could have doubled her time with us.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
Practical strategies include reducing unnecessary notifications, particularly from social media and messaging applications, and setting limits on time spent browsing social platforms.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
They pay their bills on time and have good careers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
Many wage-earners file their returns on time, pay their taxes on time and receive their refunds routinely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The next morning starts well enough, with the waking and the breakfast and getting to the car on time.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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