not before time

Phrase

Indicates that something is occurring just in time.

Japanese Meaning

ちょうど間に合うことを示す / ギリギリのタイミングで起こる / 間際に発生する

Her arrival, not before time, saved the meeting from falling apart.

彼女の到着はちょうど間に合い、会議が破綻するのを防いだ。

Sense（1）

Indicates that something is occurring just in time.