have a lot of time for somebody/something

have a lot of time for (someone or something)

To appreciate and respect someone or something. I always have a lot of time for Marie because her vibrant spirit is just infectious.
See also: have, lot, of, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a lot of ˈtime for somebody/something

(informal, especially British English) like, admire or respect somebody/something very much: I’ve got a lot of time for the police. I think they’ve got a very difficult job.
See also: have, lot, of, somebody, something, time
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have a lot of time for (someone or something)
  • take trouble over (something)
  • take trouble over/with something
  • take trouble with (something)
  • see a lot of (one)
  • see a lot, nothing, etc. of somebody
  • put wear (and tear) on (something)
  • put wear on
  • long haul
  • a long haul