make time
Idioms-
Proceed rapidly, as in We have to make time if we don't want to miss the first part of the movie . This usage alludes to compensating for lost time. [First half of 1800s] Also see make good time .
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make time for . Arrange one's schedule for doing something or seeing someone, as in Harold always manages to make time for tennis , or I'm pretty busy, but I can make time for you tomorrow morning .
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make time with . Court or flirt with someone, as in Jerry is trying to make time with Beth . [ Slang ; first half of 1900s]
Example Sentences
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Before her aneurysm, Sharon didn’t make time for fiction.
“Maybe we need to work on switching up those pairs more often, huh? Make sure you and Celia get time just the two of you. And you and me—doing something you want to do, not something I suggest. You and Dad, too. He’s your father. He needs to make time.”
From Literature
There has also been a surge of online advice on how to make time in shelters more bearable.
From Barron's
“I make time for everyone, and I’m enjoying all of it.”
From Los Angeles Times
Behind dark shades and covered in diamonds, the singer started off by saying, “Make time for the people you love while you can.”
From Los Angeles Times
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