in good time

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in good time

We will get to this question in good time.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • At the appropriate or proper time; without being late: Refers to something happening at a suitable moment, often with the implication of being punctual or timely.
    • With time to spare; early enough: Indicates that something is completed or arrives before a deadline or expected time.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • The package arrived in good time for her birthday. (The package arrived early enough, so it was available for her birthday.)
    • If we leave now, we will get to the airport in good time. (If we leave now, we will arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare before our flight.)
    • The report was submitted in good time for the meeting. (The report was submitted at the appropriate time, allowing it to be reviewed before the meeting.)
Advanced Usage
  • "In good time" vs. "In due course/time": While both phrases relate to timeliness, "in good time" often emphasizes being or . "In due course" or "in due time" emphasizes that something will happen or .
    • We will address your application in due course. (It will be processed in the proper order, but not necessarily immediately.)
    • Please arrive in good time for the interview. (Please arrive early enough, i.e., punctually.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Punctually (adv): At the agreed or proper time; on time.
    • He arrives punctually for every appointment.
  • Timely (adj): Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.
    • Her timely intervention prevented an accident.
Synonyms
  • Early enough
  • With time to spare
  • Punctually
  • Promptly
Related Phrases
  • In plenty of time: With more than enough time available.
    • We finished the project in plenty of time before the deadline.
  • Ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
    • The bus arrived ahead of time.
Related Idioms
  • Better late than never: It is better for something to happen or arrive late than not to happen at all. (This contrasts with the punctuality implied by "in good time".)
    • He finally apologized, which is better late than never.
  • Just in the nick of time: At the last possible moment.
    • The ambulance arrived just in the nick of time. (This implies a much closer call than "in good time".)
in good time

We will get to this question in good time.

Adverb
  1. at the appropriate time
    • we'll get to this question in due course

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