in good time
1. In a reasonable amount of time. Please don't rush me. I'll be finished in good time. I've never known Phil to be especially hard-working at the office, so I doubt I'll get that report from him in good time. Don't worry, the company assured me that they'd have our invitations ready in good time.
2. Shortly, quickly, or before some deadline. We'll get there in good time to see the opening band. If there's no turbulence, we're on track to arrive in good time. Traffic was much lighter than I expected, so we'll get there in good time.
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in good time
2. In a short time, quickly; also, earlier than expected. For example, We want to get home in good time for the broadcast, or They submitted the bis in good time. [Late 1500s]
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in good time
1 with no risk of being late. 2 in due course but without haste.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
(all) in good ˈtime
(spoken) used to say that something will be done or will happen at the appropriate time and not before: Be patient, Emily! All in good time.in good ˈtime
well before the time something starts or happens: Make sure you get there in good time to buy your ticket.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
in good time
1. In a reasonable length of time.
2. When or before due.
3. Quickly.
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