justo a tiempo

justo a tiempo(
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toh
 
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poh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. right on time
Llegamos a la plaza justo a tiempo para ver los fuegos artificiales.We arrived in the square right on time to see the fireworks.
b. just in time
Creí que iba a perder el tren, pero llegué justo a tiempo.I thought I was going to miss the train, but I arrived just in time.
c. in the nick of time
La chica estaba a punto de caer del rascacielos, pero el superhéroe la agarró justo a tiempo.The girl was about to fall from the skyscraper, but the superhero got her in the nick of time.
d. just on time
Siempre que quedo con ella, llega tarde, pero hoy llegó justo a tiempo.Whenever I arrange to meet her, she's late, but today she arrived just on time.
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