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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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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.

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.

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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