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Old 21-Aug-2006, 21:37
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Default Re: In time & On time

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Originally Posted by RonBee View Post
But if you are in time you in time you are not late.
Perhaps:
The phrase on time denotes arrival before a specific time.
The phrase in time denotes arrival before a specific event.


That'll do for me

The train arrived in Hamburg on time which meant we were in time for the party.

Thanks RonBee

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