have (got) the time
idiom
—used to ask someone what time it is
"Do you have the time?" "Yes, it's 10 minutes past 3."
Excuse me, but have you got the time?
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This eliminates people's ability to register through any other means, making voter registration exceedingly difficult for disabled people, the elderly, college students, troops deployed overseas, rural voters, and anybody who does not have the time to line up in person to register.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The Baby Memory Book $22 Amazon The oldest child is lucky, because a lot of new moms still have the time and energy to devote to something like a baby book.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Take action: Build an environment and process where SMEs have the time and support to authentically engage in the communities and conversations that matter.
—Natalie Nathanson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The President has an opportunity on Monday to call a time out and have the time to execute on fixing an unfair tariff system.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
However, some owners may not have the time to cook for their dog.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Few have the time or skills to write engaging emails that convert, creating a perfect opportunity for you and ChatGPT.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Wine is at its peak when it has been aged in a cellar, but most of us don’t have the time, the cellar or the inclination to wait five or ten years to drink a bottle of wine.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
However, most of us don’t have the time to catch some rays or can risk the sun damage for the perfect bronze tan.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The Baby Memory Book $22 Amazon The oldest child is lucky, because a lot of new moms still have the time and energy to devote to something like a baby book.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Take action: Build an environment and process where SMEs have the time and support to authentically engage in the communities and conversations that matter.
—Natalie Nathanson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The President has an opportunity on Monday to call a time out and have the time to execute on fixing an unfair tariff system.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
However, some owners may not have the time to cook for their dog.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Few have the time or skills to write engaging emails that convert, creating a perfect opportunity for you and ChatGPT.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Wine is at its peak when it has been aged in a cellar, but most of us don’t have the time, the cellar or the inclination to wait five or ten years to drink a bottle of wine.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
However, most of us don’t have the time to catch some rays or can risk the sun damage for the perfect bronze tan.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Have (got) the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28got%29%20the%20time. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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