have no time for (someone or something)

have no time for (someone or something)

To have no respect for, interest in, or approval of someone or something and thus have no desire to be involved with him, her, or it. I have no time for people who belittle or harass others for their own enjoyment. Some may think I'm old-fashioned, but I have no time for these flashy new smartphones.See also: have, no, time

no time for, have

Can't be bothered with, dislike, as in Dad has no time for her temper tantrums. This expression alludes to unwillingness to spend time with someone or something. See also: have, no, time

have no ˈtime for somebody/something

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not have much ˈtime for somebody/something

(informal) dislike and have no respect for somebody/something: I have no time for lazy people like him. ♢ I haven’t got any time for people who tell lies.See also: have, no, somebody, something, time