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I will be there in time
Is it correct? Can I say: I will be there on time
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Either form (assuming your subject line is part of the question) is correct, but with different meanings. To say "I will be there on time" implies you will be punctual, arriving by the appointed time and not later. " -- rzed
- Either form (assuming your subject line is part of the question) is correct, but with different meanings.
- To say "I will be there on time" implies you will be punctual, arriving by the appointed time and not later.
- " -- rzed
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Either form (assuming your subject line is part of the question) is correct, but with different meanings.
To say "I will be there on time" implies you will be punctual, arriving by the appointed time and not later.
If you say "I will be there in time to (do something)" then you will arrive with enough time allowed to do the task, but if you just say "I will be there in time" it
To say "I will be there on time" implies you will be punctual, arriving by the appointed time and not later.
If you say "I will be there in time to (do something)" then you will arrive with enough time allowed to do the task, but if you just say "I will be there in time" it
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This is correct and means "I will be there soon enough."
This is correct and usually means "I will be there at the agreed time", although it's sometimes heard with the other meaning. -- Mark Brader "I always hoped that when someone quoted me Toronto it would be because I said something profound." (Email Removed) -- Chris Volpe
This is correct and usually means "I will be there at the agreed time", although it's sometimes heard with the other meaning. -- Mark Brader "I always hoped that when someone quoted me Toronto it would be because I said something profound." (Email Removed) -- Chris Volpe
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[nq:2]Is it correct? Can I say: I will be there on time[/nq]
[nq:1]Either form (assuming your subject line is part of the question) is correct, but with different meanings. To say "I will be there on time" implies you will be punctual, arriving by the appointed time and not later.[/nq]
If it were ever said in Ireland, I'd assume it meant "I'll be there in my own sweet time", but I've neve
[nq:1]Either form (assuming your subject line is part of the question) is correct, but with different meanings. To say "I will be there on time" implies you will be punctual, arriving by the appointed time and not later.[/nq]
If it were ever said in Ireland, I'd assume it meant "I'll be there in my own sweet time", but I've neve
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