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Make up for lost time

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Used when urgency is required to recover time that was lost due to earlier delays or setbacks. SlideThe team worked overtime to make up for lost time after the project delays.
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Expression of RegretPlay
Can imply regret for not being efficient earlier and the determination to be more productive now. SlideHe studied all weekend to make up for lost time on his thesis.
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The phrase isn't about turning back time, but about intensifying efforts now. SlideAfter her illness, Mara doubled her training sessions to make up for lost time.