Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
10th June 2025

Loads/bags of time

We use this expression to say that we are not in a hurry.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
What time does the play start? Are we OK?
Sure, relax. We've got loads of time.
Example 2
Have we got time to stop for a sandwich?
Yes, we've got bags of time. Let's have a proper meal.

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