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They didn't have got time for lunch. vs They didn't have time for lunch.

Both phrases are correct, but the second one is more commonly used in English. The first phrase includes the unnecessary word 'got,' which is redundant in this context.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 4530 views

They didn't have got time for lunch.

This phrase is not commonly used in English and includes a redundant word ('got').

The word 'got' is unnecessary in this context. The correct phrase is 'they didn't have time for lunch.'
  • What a splendid surprise and just in time for lunch.
  • It's nearly time for lunch.
  • Leanne, it's time for lunch.
  • There's no time for lunch.
  • Then you don't have time for lunch.
  • My mum says please be on time for lunch.
  • I hardly have time for lunch.
  • Sent them back in time for lunch.
  • Get to Hong's in time for lunch.
  • I guess there's not much time for lunch.
  • You'll be back here tomorrow in time for lunch.
  • D.J., it's time for lunch.
  • We're just in time for lunch.
  • Bong Joon Gu, time for lunch.
  • You're just in time for lunch.
  • Kyle, it's time for lunch.
  • Peter, it's time for lunch.
  • Lily, it's time for lunch.
  • Didn't have time for lunch.
  • By the time I get my morning coffee, it'll be time for lunch.

Alternatives:

  • they didn't have time for lunch.

They didn't have time for lunch.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct way to express that someone did not have time to eat lunch.
  • Didn't have time for lunch.
  • I didn't have time for lunch today.
  • If you didn't have time for lunch, you could've told me.
  • Then you don't have time for lunch.
  • We don't have time for lunch right now.
  • I didn't have time to get lunch.
  • I didn't have time to make a lunch.
  • I hardly have time for lunch.
  • What a splendid surprise and just in time for lunch.
  • It's nearly time for lunch.
  • Leanne, it's time for lunch.
  • There's no time for lunch.
  • My mum says please be on time for lunch.
  • Sent them back in time for lunch.
  • Get to Hong's in time for lunch.
  • I guess there's not much time for lunch.
  • You'll be back here tomorrow in time for lunch.
  • D.J., it's time for lunch.
  • We're just in time for lunch.
  • Bong Joon Gu, time for lunch.

Alternatives:

  • they were too busy for lunch.
  • they couldn't make time for lunch.
  • they didn't have a chance to eat lunch.
  • they skipped lunch due to lack of time.

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