find time

Carve out moments

To find time is to make room in a busy schedule for something: I need to find time to call my mother.

The phrase implies effort—time doesn't appear on its own but must be carved out from competing demands.

Often used with hedging that signals low priority: I'll try to find time frequently means it won't happen.

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work in · allocate · squeeze in · sneak in · dedicate · manage · make room · make · calendar · free up · block out · window of opportunity · seize · focus · organize · efficiency · planner · agenda

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Opposites
availability/scheduling success

find timehave one's hands full

Fully occupied with responsibilities

prioritization

find timeneglect

Failure to provide care

put off · let slide · deprioritize · push aside · blow off

availability/scheduling

find timelose time

Fall behind schedule

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G