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MrPernickety Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

On a schedule

Hi,

If I'm on a schedule, does it mean that I'm in a hurry ?

Does "on a schedule" mean the same as "on schedule"?

Thanks in advance !
  

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"On a schedule" means that you have no time to waste and cannot be flexible; all your time for that day (or week or whatever) is planned for. So, not necessarily in a hurry, but with no time to spare for an unexpected, unplanned-for long chat, impromptu lunch, etc. I hope you'll come see us while you're in the South.

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  • "On a schedule" means that you have no time to waste and cannot be flexible; all your time for that day (or week or whatever) is planned for.
  • So, not necessarily in a hurry, but with no time to spare for an unexpected, unplanned-for long chat, impromptu lunch, etc.
  • I hope you'll come see us while you're in the South.
  • I''d love to, but I'll be on a schedule - I don't think I'll have time to stop by Birmingham.
  • Maybe next trip.
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"On a schedule" means that you have no time to waste and cannot be flexible; all your time for that day (or week or whatever) is planned for. So, not necessarily in a hurry, but with no time to spare for an unexpected, unplanned-for long chat, impromptu lunch, etc.

I hope you'll come see us while you're in the South.
I''d love to, but I'll be on a schedule - I don't think
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Thanks, that makes a lot of sense! Emotion: smile
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