ahead of time

Idioms and Phrases

Earlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time . [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

Michigan and Nevada had similar restraints in 2020, but this year officials were allowed to start counting mail-in ballots well ahead of time.

From Los Angeles Times

At 02:00 the clock will be stopped for an hour, and set running again the usual three minutes ahead of time.

From BBC

The 10-time Grammy Award winner was scheduled to perform Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, but broke the news of his no-show a day ahead of time.

From Los Angeles Times

Valenzuela started telling me ahead of time what type of pitch was about to be thrown and why.

From Los Angeles Times

I think the chemistry between all of these actors is amazing and getting to do a week of rehearsals ahead of time with those actors … I mean, that is invaluable in my opinion.

From Salon