on a tight schedule vs in a tight schedule

The correct phrase is 'on a tight schedule.' 'In a tight schedule' is not a common or correct phrase in English.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 583 views

on a tight schedule

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has a busy or limited schedule.

Examples:

I'm on a tight schedule today, so I can't stay long.
We need to finish this project quickly because we're on a tight schedule.
She's always on a tight schedule with work and family commitments.

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We are on a tight schedule with the renovation.
We're on a tight schedule.
I'm on a tight schedule.
I'm on a tight schedule.
Just remember, we're on a tight schedule.
We're on a tight schedule.
We're on a tight schedule, so chop-chop.
We're on a tight schedule.
New York is on a tight schedule.
Jaeger-LeCoultre has put us on a tight schedule, so we were hoping that Wilhelmina could see us now.
You're on a tight schedule of smoking pot and playing "Halo".
I'm on a tight schedule, so please, no talking.
I would prefer not to, but I'm on a tight schedule.
Sorry. I didn't realize you were on a tight schedule.
A typical day at CVC is planned on a tight schedule that all members of the community must respect.
You're on a tight schedule of smoking pot and playing "Halo".
Exactly, plus, we're on a tight schedule.
These caribou mothers are on a tight schedule.
"I shoot a very cinematic look on a tight schedule," said Judd Overton, cinematographer for "No Activity".
For those traveling to Taiwan on a tight schedule, Taipei is definitely the place to target.

Alternatives:

under a tight schedule
working on a tight schedule
following a tight schedule
having a tight schedule
keeping to a tight schedule

in a tight schedule

This phrase is not correct in English.

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