Make good time Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈtaɪm
MAYK GUUD/TIM or MAYK GID-TIM
mˈeɪk/ /ɡˈʊd/ /tˈaɪm
mayk GUUD-TIME
Definition
To travel or complete a journey faster than expected, usually because of smooth traffic, good weather, or favorable conditions.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used when traveling—by car, train, etc.—to say you are moving quickly. Informal; not used for running or sports. Common collocation: 'We made good time on the highway.' Used in past or continuous tenses. Don’t confuse with ‘have a good time’ (enjoyment).
Spanish: avanzar rápido - llegar rápidoPortuguese (BR): fazer bom tempo (na viagem) - ir rápidoPortuguese (PT): fazer bom tempo (na viagem) - ir rápidoChinese (Simplified): 进展顺利 - (路上)走得很快Chinese (Traditional): 進展順利 - （路上）走得很快Hindi: तेजी से पहुँचना - जल्दी पहुँचनाArabic: تقدم بسرعة - الوصول بسرعةBengali: দ্রুত পৌঁছানো - কম সময়ে পৌঁছানোRussian: быстро добраться - быстро доехатьJapanese: 順調に進む - 早く着くVietnamese: đi nhanh - di chuyển nhanhKorean: 빠르게 도착하다 - 순조롭게 이동하다Turkish: hızlı yol almak - vaktinden önce varmakUrdu: جلدی پہنچ جانا - اچھے وقت میں پہنچناIndonesian: menempuh perjalanan dengan cepat - sampai lebih cepat
Example Sentences
We made good time and arrived before noon.
basic
If the roads stay clear, we will make good time.
basic
We hope to make good time on the way to the airport.
basic
Traffic was light, so we made good time getting there.
natural
If we leave now, we should make good time and catch the early show.
natural
Even with a stop for coffee, we made good time.
natural