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

Recent Examples on the Web

The President has an opportunity on Monday to call a time out and have the time to execute on fixing an unfair tariff system. —Ian Swanson, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025

However, some owners may not have the time to cook for their dog. —Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025

Few have the time or skills to write engaging emails that convert, creating a perfect opportunity for you and ChatGPT. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Wine is at its peak when it has been aged in a cellar, but most of us don’t have the time, the cellar or the inclination to wait five or ten years to drink a bottle of wine. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

However, most of us don’t have the time to catch some rays or can risk the sun damage for the perfect bronze tan. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025

Baggage handlers will not have the time to take special care with your golf bag when loading it on the airplane. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025

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