赶得及 (gǎn dé) — can make it (in time), can catch up
Definition
A colloquial way to say 'can make it in time' — implies there is still time left to reach or finish something. Often contrasts with 来得及 (more neutral) and 赶不上 (cannot make it).
verb
can make it (in time)can catch up
Examples
- ，赶得及。Bié dān xīn, wǒ men yí dìng gǎn dé huǒ chē.Don't worry, we can definitely make the train.
- 赶得及？Nǐ gǎn dé jīn tiān jiāo bào gào ma?Can you make it to submit the report today?
- ，赶得及。Tā pǎo dé hěn kuài, yīng gāi gǎn dé huì yì.She runs very fast; she should make it to the meeting in time.
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