時ときを得えた

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

timely; opportune; well-timed

A set phrase used prenominally to describe an action, remark, or event that occurs at exactly the right moment. Often carries a nuance of being appropriate or effective because of its timing.

• 彼かれの時ときを得えた助じょ言げんが問もん題だい解かい決けつにつながった。

  His timely advice led to a solution of the problem.

• 時ときを得えた一ひと言ことで場ばの雰ふん囲い気きが和なごんだ。

  One timely comment softened the mood in the room.