find the time

find the time

To devote time in one's busy schedule to do something; to make the time to do something. When am I supposed to find the time to make cupcakes for the school bake sale? I have two important meetings today at work! I try to find the time to meditate every day.
See also: find, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a whole other ball of wax
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
  • a slew of (something)
References in classic literature
While these acts and deeds were in progress in and out of the office of Sampson Brass, Richard Swiveller, being often left alone therein, began to find the time hang heavy on his hands.
The Old Curiosity Shop
"I wonder how you find the time to know all about pictures as well as books?" she asked.
"How do I find the time?" William answered, delighted, Mary guessed, at this little compliment.
Night and Day
He would go himself, he assured her, as soon as he could find the time, and at last Meriem consented to abide by his wishes; but it was months before she ceased to mourn almost hourly for her Korak.
Son Of Tarzan
I wonder how I find the time for all I do; but when I think that I have only got a year in Europe, I feel as if I wouldn't sacrifice a single hour.
Bundle of Letters
He noted Uhuru has visited the Muhoroni twice in the same year during burial ceremonies and appealed to him to find the time and visit the constituency on a development tour.
Uhuru told to fast-track release of sugar report
If you want it badly enough you will find the time and use it wisely.
THE FIT FACTOR
"I know breakfast is meant to be the most important meal, but we really struggle to find the time."
We struggle to find time
one Stop convincing yourself you don't have time for the gym - everyone can find the time somehow.
Some do's and don'ts
Just discos, parties - How did I find the time? When I was 40 the panic it set in, the weight was going up and there 's a double chin.
Poet's corner; "70" Shades of Womanhood
However, working in a busy restaurant means that I can't always find the time, but I always try my best to stay fit and healthy.
MYHEALTH; FRANCIS DUPUY IS 48 AND LIVES IN LLANDAFF, CARDIFF. HE IS CO-OWNER OF PIER 64, A WINE BAR AND STEAKHOUSE IN PENARTH MARINA
She has the inclination and tries to find the time to pursue a bit of academics as well.
Not all play for Ivanovic
The age-old question, "If you can't find the time to do the job right, how are you going to find the time to do the job over?" should cross your mind before you assign or begin a PM task.
There's always time for PM!
HOW can the city council find the time and money to lay thousands of road bumps but not the time or money to repair the thousands of potholes that have appeared on Merseyside roads since the big freeze?
Gives us the hump; emails &letters
Somewhere in between then and now you got so busy practicing law that you couldn't find the time for pro bono work.
You can be the one: one client. One attorney. One promise