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Make up for lost time

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Context Matters

Used when urgency is required to recover time that was lost due to earlier delays or setbacks.

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The team worked overtime to make up for lost time after the project delays.
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Expression of Regret

Can imply regret for not being efficient earlier and the determination to be more productive now.

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He studied all weekend to make up for lost time on his thesis.
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Not Literally

The phrase isn't about turning back time, but about intensifying efforts now.

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After her illness, Mara doubled her training sessions to make up for lost time.
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