Have a lot of time for somebody/something

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phrase

To respect, appreciate, or like someone or something a lot.

I really have a lot of time for Sarah; she's always so considerate.
Visual representation of "have a lot of time for somebody/something" - To respect, appreciate, or like someone or something a lot

Often appears as...

  • have a lot of time for a person
  • have a lot of time for an activity

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Idiomatic

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Sincerity

The phrase often implies genuine admiration rather than polite flattery.

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John has a lot of time for his mentor, owing to the honest guidance he's received.
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Personal Value

It reflects the speaker's personal opinion, not a universal truth.

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Emma may not be well-known, but I have a lot of time for her ideas.
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Not Literal

It doesn't mean having free time; it's about having respect or admiration.

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I have a lot of time for volunteers; they make a real difference.
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