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?

Examples of have (got) the time in a Sentence

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At the same time, not all organizations have the time or resources to invest in STEM initiatives; those that can do well perform outreach with local schools and universities and get young people involved with AI, data and analytics to encourage them to consider a career in those areas. —Steve Taplin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

However, debt settlement requires extensive negotiation, and for those who are uncomfortable with high-pressure discussions or who don’t have the time to handle it themselves, using a debt relief company could be a good alternative. —Staff, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025

So Schoen might have the time to watch a young quarterback go through growing pains, even if Daboll does not. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025

As chic as platinum blonde is, most of us don’t have the time or funds to commit to a look that serious. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 7 Feb. 2025

Yet, this decision seems to be triggering for mothers who don't have the time. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025

Live Nation Productions is hoping that Green Day fans will have the time of their lives with a new comedy movie inspired by the esteemed punk band. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025

Town clerks and part-time local officials are often responsible for many public jobs and do not have the time or resources to navigate what can be byzantine federal funding systems. —Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025

For those who do not have the time or energy to research routes, find bikes and search for suitable accommodations, there are a number of tour operators who will plan everything for you. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025