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just in time In the expression « tomber à pic », it means to arrive at exactly the right moment. It can also describe something sheer or vertical, or something sinking straight down.

FR: Tu arrives à pic.

EN: You’re just in time.

Vous tombez à pic.

You've come at the right time.

Vous auriez coulé à pic.

You would have sunk like a stone.

— Titanic (1997)

Ça tombe à pic.

This is perfect timing.

Qui coule à pic !

Sinking like a stone!

— La grande bellezza (2013)

Tu tombes à pic.

You've come at the right time.

— The World (2004)

Il tombe à pic.

It's perfect timing.

Tu tombes à pic !

Your timing is perfect!

— Silent Voice (2016)

Le rocher plonge à pic.

The rock drops sheer.

Au sommet, il y a une falaise à pic.

At the top, there is a sheer cliff.