in {one's} (own|) sweet time
[Frase]
as the pace one prefers, even though others expect one to act faster
Ex:
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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the time [is] ripe
[Oración]
used to refer to a suitable time in which a particular activity can be done
Ex:
on cue
[Frase]
exactly on the desirable or expected time
Ex:
The
doorbell
rang
right
on
cue
,
announcing
the
arrival
of
the
surprise
party
guests
.
at {one's} convenience
[Frase]
at a place or time that one is comfortable with
Ex:
She
contacted
us
and
said
she
would
return
the
call
at
her
convenience
.
on the dot
[Frase]
exactly at a time that is expected or decided upon
Ex:
He
is
running
to
catch
the
bus
,
hoping
to
arrive
on
the
dot
for
his
appointment
.
under the wire
[Frase]
completing or achieving something just before a deadline
Ex:
They
were
working
feverishly
to
finish
the
construction
under
the
wire
.