Phrase guide

in the right place at the right time

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

At a location where something good is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence; lucky; fortunate; able to obtain a benefit due to circumstances, rather than due to merit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: in the wrong place at the wrong time

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Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: oikeassa paikassa oikeaan aikaan — Translations
  • French: au bon endroit au bon moment — Translations
  • German: zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort — Translations
  • Greek: στο σωστό μέρος τη σωστή στιγμή (sto sostó méros ti sostí stigmí) — Translations
  • Romanian: în locul potrivit la momentul potrivit — Translations