Ahead of time meaning
What does the saying 'Ahead of time' mean?
Idiom: Ahead of time
Meaning:
If something happens ahead of time, it happens early or before the set time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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