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Difference between Keep good hours and Keep good time

keep good hoursget up and go to bed early:

  • As a rule they keep good hours, but most of them will read an hour or two before going to sleep.

keep good time

1. (of a clock or watch) show the hour correctly:

  • The clock is in good working order, keeping good time.

2. be habitually punctual:

  • She keeps good time, is prepared for work and, above all, is a responsible person.

3. (Music) follow the rhythm correctly:

  • Drummer Farnsworth doesn’t try to compete with the rumble of Earland’s organ; instead, he keeps good time.