How long have you got?

phrase

Asking the amount of time someone has left or available.

How long have you got to finish your homework?
Visual representation of "how long have you got?" - Asking the amount of time someone has left or available.

Often appears as...

  • finish your work
  • complete the task
phrase

Asking for the duration until a certain event or deadline.

How long have you got until your flight leaves?
Visual representation of "how long have you got?" - Asking for the duration until a certain event or deadline.

Often appears as...

  • until your flight
  • until the concert
phrase

Used humorously or ironically to indicate that a full answer to a question will require a great deal of time.

How long have you got? I could talk about this topic for hours.
Visual representation of "how long have you got?" - Used humorously or ironically to indicate that a full answer to a question will require a great deal of time.

Often appears as...

  • talk about this topic
  • explain the situation

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

Asking the amount of time someone has left or available.

How long have you got to finish your homework?
Visual representation of "how long have you got?" - Asking the amount of time someone has left or available.

Often appears as...

  • finish your work
  • complete the task
phrase

Asking for the duration until a certain event or deadline.

How long have you got until your flight leaves?
Visual representation of "how long have you got?" - Asking for the duration until a certain event or deadline.

Often appears as...

  • until your flight
  • until the concert
phrase

Used humorously or ironically to indicate that a full answer to a question will require a great deal of time.

How long have you got? I could talk about this topic for hours.
Visual representation of "how long have you got?" - Used humorously or ironically to indicate that a full answer to a question will require a great deal of time.

Often appears as...

  • talk about this topic
  • explain the situation

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "how long have you got?"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Time Sensitivity

Use it to show urgency or concern about a possible time limit for an activity.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
The party starts at 7, so how long have you got to get ready?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Rapport Building

Use the phrase to casually inquire about someone's schedule and create a conversational opening.

Illustration for Rapport Building
You're always so busy, how long have you got for a quick chat today?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Time Sensitivity

Use it to show urgency or concern about a possible time limit for an activity.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
The party starts at 7, so how long have you got to get ready?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Rapport Building

Use the phrase to casually inquire about someone's schedule and create a conversational opening.

Illustration for Rapport Building
You're always so busy, how long have you got for a quick chat today?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Time Sensitivity

Use it to show urgency or concern about a possible time limit for an activity.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
The party starts at 7, so how long have you got to get ready?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Rapport Building

Use the phrase to casually inquire about someone's schedule and create a conversational opening.

Illustration for Rapport Building
You're always so busy, how long have you got for a quick chat today?
Visual representation of the word "How long have you got?"

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