Time - The Right Time

Explore English idioms regarding the right time with examples like "on the dot" and "under the wire".

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

Ex: I asked him to hurry, but he finished the form in his own sweet time.

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

Ex: If we wait too long, the time may no longer be ripe.

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exactly on the desirable or expected time

Ex: Right on cue, the phone rang just as we started talking about him.

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at a place or time that one is comfortable with

Ex: We can deliver the package at your convenience.

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exactly at a time that is expected or decided upon

Ex: The show begins at seven on the dot, so don't be late.

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completing or achieving something just before a deadline

Ex: Their grant request got approved under the wire.