American Idioms and Expressions

On Schedule Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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on schedule
What does on schedule mean?
to be at the expected or desired timeThe train arrived on schedule and we found our friend easily.
on schedule
What does on schedule mean?
at the expected or desired time The train arrived on schedule and we found our friend easily.


Some Random Idioms
vest
What does "vest" mean?
bulletproof vest; Kevlar vest. He was wearing a vest, so he survived the gunshot.
the one (for someone)
What does "the one (for someone)" mean?
the right partner, the one to marry the right partner, the one to marryAs soon as I introduced my girlfriend to my mother she said that she was probably the one for me.
lesser (of the two)
What does "lesser (of the two)" mean?
the smaller one of the twoWe chose the lesser of the two cars when we went to the car rental agency.
have it all over (someone or something)
What does "have it all over (someone or something)" mean?
be much better than someone or somethingMy new bicycle has it all over my old one.
keep one's distance from (someone or something)
What does "keep one's distance from (someone or something)" mean?
maintain a certain distance from someone or somethingThe girl always keeps her distance from the other students in the class.
up against
What does "up against" mean?
having trouble withHe came up against many problems when he went to university.
wild goose chase
What does "wild goose chase" mean?
a chase that is futile or worthlessThe motorcycle riders led the police on a wild goose chase.
trip the light fantastic
What does "trip the light fantastic" mean?
to go dancing"It`s Friday night so let`s go downtown and trip the light fantastic."
way
What does "way" mean?
yes; there is; there is too

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