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He managed to finish on time, but I was still scrambling.
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Narrator
He managed to finish on time, but I was still scrambling.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Try to manage your time better so you can finish on time.
Describing Habits
He always manages to finish his work on time, unlike me.
Asking About Others
Did you manage to finish the project on time?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If he hadn't prioritized tasks, he wouldn't have finished on time.
Rephrased versions
Formal
He successfully completed his work by the deadline, while I was still working urgently.
Casual
He finished on time, but I was totally stressed out.
Simpler English
He got it done on time, but I was still rushing.
Phrases to learn
finish on time
To complete a task by the deadline.
scrambling
To act in a hurried and disorganized way.