make good time
make good time
To go at a steady, desirable pace, or faster than expected, thus saving time on a journey. We were late leaving the station, but hopefully we'll make good time on the way. We made good time in the morning, but the kids kept getting car sick after lunch and it really set us back.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make good time
to proceed at a fast or reasonable rate. On our trip to Toledo, we made good time. I'm making good time, but I have a long way to go.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
make good time
Travel far in a short time, as in We made good time, getting to Vermont in only four hours. [Late 1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
make good, etc. ˈtime
go as fast as, or faster than you expected or hoped: On the first part of the trip we made good time.See also: make, time
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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