make up for lost time

Example Sentences

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But they could be about to make up for lost time.

From BBC

He sees these as wasted years and wants to make up for lost time.

From BBC

On Saturday, Oscar would be able to make up for lost time at the postponed homecoming dance — on campus.

From Los Angeles Times

Since it’s been more than three years since her last record, perhaps Ms. Lennox felt she needed to make up for lost time, but the weaker material on “Vacancy” makes it seem bloated.

From The Wall Street Journal

I basically run all the way to Eddie’s house to make up for lost time, the investigator’s business card tucked safely in my pocket.

From Literature