Right on time Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtaɪm

RYT-on-TYM

UK

ɹˈaɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈaɪm

RYT-on-TYM

Definition

Exactly at the expected or scheduled time, not early and not late.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal situations. Often used to praise punctuality or emphasize someone arrived at the precise moment needed. Not to be confused with 'just in time', which can mean at the last possible moment.

• Spanish: justo a tiempo - puntualmente
• Portuguese (BR): na hora certa - pontualmente
• Portuguese (PT): na hora certa - pontualmente
• Chinese (Simplified): 准时 - 恰好及时
• Chinese (Traditional): 準時 - 正好及時
• Hindi: ठीक समय पर
• Arabic: في الوقت المناسب - تمامًا في الوقت المحدد
• Bengali: ঠিক সময়ে - সময়মতো ঠিক
• Russian: точно вовремя
• Japanese: ちょうど時間どおりに - ぴったり時間に
• Vietnamese: đúng giờ
• Korean: 정확히 제시간에 - 딱 맞춰
• Turkish: tam zamanında
• Urdu: بالکل وقت پر
• Indonesian: tepat waktu

Example Sentences

The train arrived right on time.

basic

She finished her homework right on time.

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You arrived right on time for dinner.

basic

Wow, you’re right on time! I just made coffee.

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They showed up right on time for the big meeting.

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Your package was delivered right on time, just like they promised.

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