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I won't make it on time vs I won't make it in time

Both of these phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'I won't make it on time' is used when referring to being late for an event or deadline. 'I won't make it in time' is used to refer to not being able to accomplish something within a specified time frame.

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Last updated: September 16, 2024 • 18914 views

I won't make it on time

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being late for an event or deadline.

This phrase is used to express that you will not arrive at a specific place or complete a task by the expected time.

Examples:

I won't make it on time for the meeting.
She won't make it on time to catch her flight.
They won't make it on time to submit their project.

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Last updated: November 07, 2024

Nov 7, 2023 ... My plan was to get 185 keys before the update to buy one of each new chests, but I realized that I won't make it on time. How would you spend them?
Jan 29, 2011 ... Well, with 10 minutes to go to noon, I call the installer to see where he is, and he tells me, “I won't make it on time, but I can get there ...
Dec 1, 2023 ... I won't make it on time. My inability, perhaps arising from diagnosable OCD, to begin anything in midstream because of an overwhelming sense ...
Feb 13, 2015 ... I had been hoping to make a yoga class at 5:30 but I left too late and now I won't make it on time (there's always tomorrow). 5:35 P.M. I ...
Jun 12, 2024 ... I won't make it on time to pick-up my held books. Can I get an extension? Answer. To extend a held item(s) you will need to contact us at 770 ...
Jun 1, 2018 ... “Then pick up Peyton at the babysitter's,” I said. Mark rechecked his watch. “If I do that I won't make it on time.” “Fine,” ...
And whenever I won't make it on time, I'll notify you. I also post my reviews on… — Goodreads — Amazon. Right now though, I can't post yet on Amazon because ...
Sep 24, 2019 ... What if I won't make it on time? What about parking? If I have to run, I will arrive tired and sweaty, and they will hate me. If showing up ...
Jun 19, 2018 ... I won't make it on time I seem to be having one of those days. And I think I left my keys in the lock on my front gate. I don't know what's up ...
I won't make it on time to get there but I'll gladly take bus and train home. It says according to Google maps which is pretty accurate in my journeys but ...

Alternatives:

I will be late for the meeting.
She will miss her flight.
They will not meet the project deadline.

I won't make it in time

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to not being able to accomplish something within a specified time frame.

This phrase is used to indicate that you will not be able to complete a task or reach a goal within a given time limit.

Examples:

I won't make it in time to finish the report.
She won't make it in time to catch the last train.
They won't make it in time to meet the deadline.

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Last updated: November 07, 2024

May 4, 2024 ... (I'm not pulling anymore, I won't make it in time). so here's the little list (9 SSRs in total, 2 dupes):. Mafia Underboss Chuuya x2. Sweets ...
Dec 14, 2023 ... 300 watch hours till full monetisation but worried I won't make it in time. CONTENT QUESTION. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who ...
Dec 7, 2023 ... I do that with sports when I won't make it in time to watch from the start and then I can skip the commercials till recording catches up with ...
Aug 9, 2017 ... i'm scared i won't make it in time to check in because it's a 6-8 hour drive? even if i leave earlier in the morning, i'm scared something ...
Nov 17, 2020 ... You could just as easily say: “Otherwise I won't make it in time for the Science Fair.” But grammatically it follows the same rule: It is ...
Aug 18, 2012 ... ... time and I fear that I won't make it in time between two connecting flights. This is my itinerary: IB 7867 Tel Aviv 06:00 to Madrid...
Sep 24, 2021 ... I'm afraid I won't make it in time. Do you have a potion for horses? To make them faster or give them more endurance? Valid Effects ...
Jul 5, 2017 ... ... I won't make it in time. And quite often I stand there. Still. Watching another minute tick by. Tempting fate. working-in-Rome-the-day ...

Alternatives:

I won't finish the report on time.
She will miss the last train.
They will not meet the deadline.

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