in\ due\ course

in\ due\ course
• in good season
• in good time
• in due course
• in due season
• in due time
adv. phr.
1. A little early; sooner than necessary.

The school bus arrived in good time.

The students finished their school work in good time.

We reached the station in good season to catch the 9:15 bus for New York.

2. • in due course • in due season • in due time
In the usual amount of time; at the right time; in the end.

Spring and summer will arrive in due course.

Sally finished her spelling in due course.


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