right on time
right on time
1. Exactly at the time required or agreed upon. A: "Hi everyone, am I late?" B: "Nope, you're right on time." I always try to make sure I'm right on time for meetings.
2. Right when someone or something is most needed, suitable, or expected. I was starting to have a panic attack at the party. Thankfully, my friend showed up right on time to take me aside and help me calm down. A: "Look, here are those stray cats again looking for a hand out." B: "Right on time. They always show up when I'm cooking dinner."
See also: on, right, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
right on time
at the correct time; no later than the specified time. Bill always shows up right on time. If you get there right on time, you'll get one of the free tickets.
See also: on, right, time
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- alright
- (right) here and now
- here and now
- right now
- on the nose
- exactly right
- (the) right of way
- right of way
- right-of-way
- hit the right note