make time 1. Proceed rapidly. This usage alludes to compensating for lost time. 2. To travel speedily.
We have to make time if we don't want to miss the first part of the movie.In order to make time, Ian had to work through lunchtime.
make time for. (Arrange one's schedule for doing something or seeing someone):
Harold always manages to make time for tennis, or I'm pretty busy, but I can make time for you tomorrow morning.
make time with. Court or flirt with someone. To make progress toward attracting someone.
Jerry is trying to make time with Beth. [Slang; first half of 1900s]
Jim tried to make time with the new neighbor.
make good time. (be on Schedule.To travel at a specified rate.).
We made good time getting to town.
The travellers are making good time.
make up for lost time (compensate for past inaction). Recuperar el tiempo perdido.
Her father made up for lost time by buying her lots of presents
make the most of your time (be productive)
We made good time getting to town.
The travellers are making good time.
make up for lost time (compensate for past inaction). Recuperar el tiempo perdido.
Her father made up for lost time by buying her lots of presents
Isabel made the most of her time in the UK by visiting as many places as she could.
get the time. (To become free to do something; to have a period of time in which to do something).
I'm sorry for not mowing the lawn, I just never got the time.When you get the time, please look over these reports and make sure they are correct.
big time informal (to the highest extent, a lot)
She's amazing, and I fell in love with her big time.the big time informal (great success or fame). Apogeo, época dorada.
After years of struggling in obscurity, he was ready for the big time.
make the big time informal (great success or fame)
I moved to Hollywood, trying to make the big time.
find time
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