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Tiempo - El Momento Adecuado

Explora los modismos en inglés sobre el momento adecuado con ejemplos como "en punto" y "bajo el alambre".

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English idioms related to Time
in {one's} (own|) sweet time

as the pace one prefers, even though others expect one to act faster

a su aire, a su ritmo

a su aire, a su ritmo

Ex: He answered the email in his own sweet time, even though we needed a quick reply. 
the time [is] ripe

used to refer to a suitable time in which a particular activity can be done

ha llegado el momento, es el momento oportuno

ha llegado el momento, es el momento oportuno

Ex: The time is ripe to launch the new product. 
on cue
on cue
[Frase]

exactly on the desirable or expected time

justo a tiempo, como por encargo

justo a tiempo, como por encargo

Ex: Just as I mentioned rain, thunder sounded on cue. 
at {one's} convenience

at a time that one is comfortable with

a su conveniencia, cuando le venga bien

a su conveniencia, cuando le venga bien

Ex: You can call me at your convenience. 
on the dot
on the dot
[Frase]

exactly at a time that is expected or decided upon

en punto, clavado

en punto, clavado

Ex: The train left at eight on the dot. 
under the wire

completing or achieving something just before a deadline

por los pelos, justo antes del plazo

por los pelos, justo antes del plazo

Ex: We submitted the proposal under the wire, five minutes before the deadline. 
in the nick of time

just before it is too late

Ex: He arrives in the nick of time to catch his flight before the gate closes. 
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