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a punto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • on time phrase At the arranged or expected time, neither early nor late.
  • verge noun The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.

Senses

a punto is used for these senses in English:

  • at the ready (idiomatic) Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
  • on time Punctual or according to schedule; at the planned time.
  • verge (figuratively) An extreme limit beyond which something specific will happen.

on time — full definition

  1. phrase At the arranged or expected time, neither early nor late.
  2. adjective Happening or delivered by the agreed deadline, especially as a measure of reliability.

verge — full definition

  1. noun The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
  2. noun An edge or border, such as a grass strip beside a road.
  3. verb To come close to or border on something.

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