give us little time vs give us a little time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Give us little time' implies a very short amount of time, while 'Give us a little time' implies a small but unspecified amount of time. The addition of 'a' changes the meaning to be more general and flexible.

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give us little time

This phrase is correct but implies a very short amount of time.

This phrase is used when emphasizing a very short amount of time that is needed or available.

Examples:

We need to make a decision quickly, so please give us little time to think.
The deadline is approaching fast, so give us little time to prepare.

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If you give us a little time...
That gives us a little time until it comes back.
At least it'll give us a little time to prepare our defences.
It'll give us a little time to focus on this Kendra business.
It will give us a little time, a few days, a week...
It gives us a little time, which we must use in order to motivate young people in particular to start a family and raise children.
Give us a little time... and we should have his number and location.
Again, pardon me, but you'll have to just give us a little time to decide which of those we prefer.
I want to give us a little time so that we can work this out, we can make this Okay.
Hetty, give us a little more time.
Just give us a little girl time.
That gives us a little time, doesn't it?
It'll give us a little time to let tension build, let things just simmer, you know what I'm mean?
Give us a little time to talk about it, all right?
I understand your concern, but I'm asking you to just give us a little more time.
But, Majesty, I beg you to give us a little more time.
You know, this is going to give us a little romantic time together.
Now, if you just give us a little more time then I'm...
If you give us a little more time, we can...
Couldn't you get Mr. Corben... to give us a little more time?

Alternatives:

Give us a moment.
Give us a brief moment.
Give us a short time.
Give us a short while.
Give us a short period.

give us a little time

This phrase is correct and implies a small but unspecified amount of time.

This phrase is used when asking for or granting a small amount of time to complete a task or make a decision.

Examples:

We just need you to wait a little longer, so please give us a little time.
I'll finish the report soon, just give me a little time.

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Again, pardon me, but you'll have to just give us a little time to decide which of those we prefer.
I want to give us a little time so that we can work this out, we can make this Okay.
If you give us a little time...
At least it'll give us a little time to prepare our defences.
It'll give us a little time to focus on this Kendra business.
It will give us a little time, a few days, a week...
It'll give us a little time to let tension build, let things just simmer, you know what I'm mean?
Give us a little time... and we should have his number and location.
Give us a little time to talk about it, all right?
Can you, can you give us a little time?
Just give us a little time.
Give us a little time.
Give us a little time.
If nothing else, it'll give us a little time.

Alternatives:

Give us some time.
Give us a bit of time.
Give us a short amount of time.
Give us a small amount of time.
Give us a brief period.

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give us little time vs give us a little time