A2 — Elementary⏳ Time & Life
Non avere tempo da perdere
To have no time to lose
Literal Translation
"To not have time to lose"
What it means
Expresses urgency — there is no margin for delays or distractions.
Example in context
"Dobbiamo partire subito — non abbiamo tempo da perdere."
"We must leave immediately — we have no time to lose."
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