How to Pronounce "make good time"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ɡˈʊd/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK GUUD/TIM or MAYK GID-TIM
UK
mayk GUUD-TIME
Listen in Context
We made good time and arrived before noon.
If the roads stay clear, we will make good time.
We hope to make good time on the way to the airport.
Traffic was light, so we made good time getting there.