make good time US
made good time
Definition of make good time - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
1.
smooth tripUS travel quickly without delaysUS
- We made good time on our road trip and arrived early.
2.
arrivalUS arrive earlier than expectedUS
- They made good time and reached the venue early.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally.
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting.
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with good
have a positive effect
Eating healthy does good for your body.
permanently, with no intention of reversal
He moved abroad for good.
successful action of catching a ball in sports
That was a good catch by the outfielder.
expression of approval or praise for success
Good going on finishing the project early!
feeling happy and positive
She was in a good mood after hearing the news.
talent for understanding and appreciating music
His good ear for music makes him a great composer.
mark happy occasions with festivities
They celebrate the good times by throwing a big party.
benefit someone's health or well-being
A vacation will do you good.
due to a legitimate or understandable reason
He left early, and for good reason.
beneficial to oneself despite seeming unpleasant
The criticism was harsh but for his own good.
restored to original condition
After the repair, the car looked good as new.
life full of happiness and satisfaction
She believes she is living the good life.
person who accepts defeat gracefully
Even after losing the match, he was a good loser.
past time remembered as better or happier than now
People often talk about the good old days.
ready for use after repair or renewal
The car is good to go after the service.
act of kindness or assistance
She did him a good turn by helping with his homework.
skilled at tasks needing manual dexterity
She is good with her hands in carpentry.
cry to feel better emotionally
After the movie, she had a good cry.
notice and understand sounds well, especially in music or language
She has a good ear for foreign accents.
understand or know something fairly well
I have a good idea of how the system works.
complete a run that feels enjoyable or satisfying
I had a good run in the park today.
in good physical condition or health
After months of training, she is in good form for the marathon.
being cared for by someone competent
The project is in good hands with her.
feeling happy and cheerful
She was in good humor after hearing the good news.
Expressions with time
referring to the concept of time
We talked about time and its mysteries.
without being late
She arrived in time for the meeting.
require a long period to happen or be done
Good things take time to develop.
the deadline has passed, there is no more time
Time's up, please put your pencils down.
before the expected moment or deadline
The report was submitted ahead of time.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
having no time left to finish something
We were out of time to submit the project.
use as much time as needed
Take your time to answer the question.
very soon, within a short time
The bus should arrive any time now.
gradually, events develop as months go on
As time goes by, friendships can fade or grow stronger.
true or existing in the past
At one time, this was a bustling town.
earlier than someone was born or could remember
The movie was made before my time, so I haven't seen it.
occurring earlier than someone's experience
The old office layout was before my time.
used to wish future success after failure
You missed the shot, but better luck next time.
exactly at the planned or expected time
The train arrived dead on time.
at twice the usual speed
The soldiers marched in double time to catch up.
allocate a specific period for an activity
He found the time to meet with his team every week.
tell someone the current time
Can you give me the time, please?
allow someone time to do something
Please give me time to finish my work before we leave.
period of difficulty or hardship
She had a hard time adjusting to the new job.
experience difficulty or hardship in a situation
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
experience difficulty doing something
She had a tough time finishing the project.
dislike or disapprove of something or someone
She has no time for rude people.
time passes quickly
I can't believe it's June already, how time flies!
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Examples of make good time in a sentence
Despite the traffic, we made good time. We made good time and got to the airport with hours to spare. Despite the traffic, they made good time and arrived before lunch.
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- French:faire bonne route, arriver en avance, ...
- German:gut vorankommen, ...
- Italian:viaggiare senza ritardi, arrivare presto, ...
- Spanish:avanzar rápidamente, llegar pronto, ...
- Portuguese:andar bem, chegar cedo, ...
- Chinese:快速到达, 比预期更早到达, ...
- Japanese:早く到着する, 時間を稼ぐ, ...
- Arabic:أَسْرَعَ في السَّفَر, وَصَلَ مُبَكِّرًا, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְקַדֵּם יָפֶה, לְהַגִּיעַ מֻקְדָּם מֵהַצָּפוּי, ...
- Russian:быстро доехать, прибывать, ...
- Ukrainian:швидко дістатися, прибути раніше, ...
- Hindi:जल्दी पहुँचना, समय से पहले पहुँचना, ...
- Bengali:ভালো গতিতে চলা, আগে পৌঁছানো, ...
- Catalan:fer via, arribar abans del previst, ...
- Czech:dobře postupovat, dorazit brzy, ...
- Danish:komme hurtigt frem, komme tidligt frem, ...
- Dutch:snel aankomen, op tijd aankomen, ...
- Greek:ταξιδεύω γρήγορα, φτάνω νωρίς, ...
- Hungarian:jól haladni, korán megérkezni, ...
- Khmer:ធ្វើដំណើរបានលឿនដោយគ្មានការពន្យារពេល, ទៅដល់លឿន, ...
- Korean:빨리 도착하다, 일찍 도착하다, ...
- Persian:زود رسیدن, زودتر رسیدن, ...
- Polish:szybko dotrzeć, przybyć wcześniej, ...
- Portuguese (BR):avançar bem, chegar rápido, ...
- Romanian:a ajunge repede, a face timp bun, ...
- Swedish:göra bra tid, komma fram tidigt, ...
- Thai:เดินทางได้เร็ว, มาถึงเร็ว, ...
- Turkish:hızlı yol almak, erken varmak, ...
- Vietnamese:đi rất thuận lợi, đi nhanh hơn dự kiến và đến sớm, ...
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