take the time
idiom
: to make an effort (to do something) : to attempt
They never took the time to get to know her.
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Lautner urged residents to take the time to learn about village finances.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Really take the time and take the space to do it and re-fall in love with yourself really.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
How to understand your travel insurance policy One of the biggest problems with travel insurance is that people don't take the time to read the fine print and understand what is — and isn't — covered.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Lautner urged residents to take the time to learn about village finances.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Take the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20time. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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