Have no time for somebody/something

phrase

Be too busy to deal with or accommodate someone or something.

I really have no time for my friend's drama right now.

Often appears as...

have no time for nonsense
have no time for games

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Do not like or agree with someone or something.

I have no time for people who are always negative.

Often appears as...

have no time for dishonesty
have no time for complainers

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Disapproving

phrase

Be too busy to deal with or accommodate someone or something.

I really have no time for my friend's drama right now.

Often appears as...

have no time for nonsense
have no time for games

phrase

Do not like or agree with someone or something.

I have no time for people who are always negative.

Often appears as...

have no time for dishonesty
have no time for complainers

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Prioritization

Expresses prioritizing urgent tasks over less important ones.

With exams coming up, I have no time for TV series.

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Refusing Nicely

A polite way to decline something you can't or don't want to do.

I'd love to help, but I have no time for extra projects.

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Temporary State

Implies the lack of time may be temporary, not permanent.

I have no time for hobbies this month, maybe next.

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Prioritization

Expresses prioritizing urgent tasks over less important ones.

With exams coming up, I have no time for TV series.

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Refusing Nicely

A polite way to decline something you can't or don't want to do.

I'd love to help, but I have no time for extra projects.

Pro Tip 3/3

Temporary State

Implies the lack of time may be temporary, not permanent.

I have no time for hobbies this month, maybe next.

Pro Tip 1/3

Prioritization

Expresses prioritizing urgent tasks over less important ones.

With exams coming up, I have no time for TV series.

Pro Tip 2/3

Refusing Nicely

A polite way to decline something you can't or don't want to do.

I'd love to help, but I have no time for extra projects.

Pro Tip 3/3

Temporary State

Implies the lack of time may be temporary, not permanent.

I have no time for hobbies this month, maybe next.

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