give someone time
English
[edit]Verb
[edit]give someone time (third-person singular simple present gives someone time, present participle giving someone time, simple past gave someone time, past participle given someone time)
- (idiomatic) To grant an individual a sufficient amount of time to finish doing something; especially, to modify their viewpoint or attitude.
- They'll come around. Just give them time.
- A: I'll get there. Just give me some time. B: Take all the time you need. I'll be here when you're ready.
- When you feed these animals their grain, you have to give them enough time to eat it before you turn them all out into the paddock.