make good time
The phrase "make good time" is commonly used to describe moving or completing something faster than expected.
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Definition
B2Travel
(informal)To reach a destination faster than anticipated.
Example
- Despite the traffic, we made good time and arrived an hour early.
B2General
(informal)To complete a task or activity efficiently and quickly.
Example
- We made good time on the project and finished ahead of schedule.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make good time":
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