Chunk: on-time
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: An idiom meaning that something happened or someone arrived precisely at the planned, scheduled, or correct time (punctually, not late).
💬 Contextual Examples
- The flight departed on time despite the bad weather earlier.
- *Please make sure you submit your assignment on time.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: Japanese trains are famous for always arriving strictly ______ time.
Answer:
on
Practice 2: If we don't leave right now, we won't get to the theater on ______.
Answer:
time
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: on