Meaning of in the right place at the right time | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

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Examples

“And the Premier League's all-time top-goalscoring midfielder proved he has not lost the knack of being in the right place at the right time with a trio of clinical finishes.”

“Many of us have looked at others success and commented, "That person was just in the right place at the right time!"”

“Knowing the right person or merely being in the right place at the right time continues to be the best way of getting a job.”

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