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in time
In addition to the idiom beginning with in time, also see at this point (in time); in due time; in good time; in the nick of (just in) time; on time; stitch in time.
Before a time limit expires, early enough, as in His speech begins at eight, so we've arrived in time . It is often put as in time for , as in Please come in time for dinner . [Second half of 1400s] Also see in good time .
Eventually, within an indefinite period, as in In time you'll see that Dad was right . [c. 1450] Also see in due course .
In the proper musical tempo or rhythm, as in It's important to dance in time to the music . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
Flanagan traces Chuck’s life backward in time, letting us watch as the joy slips away, favored for an existence that prioritizes things that are practical and safe.
It is a first title of the year for Fritz, who will rise to fourth in the world rankings in time for Wimbledon, which begins on 30 June.
Nicola later said she had wanted to, telling the Times Victoria realised her atelier couldn't make it in time so she had to pick a different designer.
“At some point in time, we have an opportunity to turn that into a big, beautiful park,” James said.
“I’ve been doing this for six days. It sucks because I get these alerts and go, but I never make it in time,” said Garcia, a Mexican American U.S. citizen who lives in South Central.
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