in time

in time idiom
In addition to the idiom beginning with in time, also see at this point (in time); in due time; in good time; in the nick of (just in) time; on time; stitch in time.
in time idiom
  1. Before a time limit expires, early enough, as in His speech begins at eight, so we've arrived in time. It is often put as in time for, as in Please come in time for dinner. [Second half of 1400s] Also see in good time.
  2. Eventually, within an indefinite period, as in In time you'll see that Dad was right. [c. 1450] Also see in due course.
  3. In the proper musical tempo or rhythm, as in It's important to dance in time to the music. [c. 1700]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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