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ahead of schedule

Earlier than a given deadline. Since the contractor and his crew completed the renovations ahead of schedule, we were able to move into the house before winter arrived. Repaying your loan ahead of schedule will save you money in the long term by reducing the amount of interest you'll have to pay.
See also: ahead, of, schedule
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*ahead of schedule

Fig. having done something before the time given on a schedule or before the expected time. (*Typically: be ~; finish ~.) I want to be able to finish the job ahead of schedule.
See also: ahead, of, schedule
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • schedule
  • ahead of/behind time
  • arrive
  • in evidence
  • behind schedule
  • in despite of
  • like the clappers
  • ahead of the game
  • outset
  • at/from the outset
References in periodicals archive
The member of Atabekov village council of Suzak district Temur Kurbanov resigned ahead of schedule and his mandate was given to Zairbek Akamataliyev.
9 local council members resign ahead of schedule
Azizi Developments is expected to deliver several projects over the course of the year, with the $212.3 million Mina by Azizi project on the Palm Jumeirah also progressing ahead of schedule. That project is expected to be delivered by Q2 2018.
Azizi Aliyah Residences in Dubai Healthcare City delivery ahead of schedule
We appreciate people's patience and I'd like to thank our team for doing such a good job, getting it done two weeks ahead of schedule."
Roadworks at an early end; BYPASS TO BE FINISHED TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE
What I and others would like to know from Arriva buses is why the 5am service from Holyhead running fifteen minutes ahead of schedule and why haven't the public been informed about it?
Caught out by an early bus; LETTERS
The lads are training hard and I think we are ahead of schedule with where we want to be.
We're developing ahead of schedule, says Herbert; Runcorn T
WEEKEND closures of the Aston Expressway and Spaghetti Junction will finish ahead of schedule, putting an end to recent traffic misery.
Weekend traffic chaos at an end
The new car park facilities, completed ahead of schedule, has direct access to key attracA[degrees] tions including VOX Cinemas, Magic Planet and the mall's food court.
City Centre Qurum adds 177 car park spaces
International Resource News-June 17, 2015--ExxonMobil's Kearl expansion project starts production ahead of schedule
ExxonMobil's Kearl expansion project starts production ahead of schedule
THE "superfast broadband" rollout in Warwickshire and Solihull has been praised for being ahead of schedule.
Broadband boost praised
WARREN GATLAND reckons Wales are ahead of schedule - despite their autumn woes.
Gatland: Judge us at World Cup; RUGBY UNION
The southern runway is now back in operation, said a Dubai Airports in a statement, four days ahead of schedule
Dubai Airport southern runway maintenance completed 'four days early'
A BRIDGE spanning the River Wye, which has seen essential strengthening and refurbishment works carried out on it has re-opened three months ahead of schedule, officials have announced.
Bridge spanning River Wye is back in service; COUNTRY IN BRIEF
TEHRAN (FNA)- The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has managed to complete drilling of 26 oil wells 302 days ahead of schedule during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (which started on 21 March, 2013), the company's deputy chief said.
NIDC Moves ahead of Schedule in Drilling
WORK by Severn Trent Water which started in the Gheluvelt Park area of Worcester at the end of November finished at the end of last week, ahead of schedule.
Water works done in time for Christmas
Throughout the entire UK, it assisted more than 2,500 businesses in the sector with funding of PS1bn during the same period, beating its year-long Manufacturing Commitment three months ahead of schedule.
Bank helps 200 firms in region