all the time in the world
noun phrase
: a great deal of time to do something
Hurry up! We don't have all the time in the world!
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All of which sounds very pretty, but here’s the thing: In the midst of this tornado, prepping for a high-stakes opening, DiMario and Blohme seem to have all the time in the world to talk about their plans.
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Lawrence Specker | , al, 4 Apr. 2023
Major League Baseball hitters used to have all the time in the world for such rituals before feeling ready and confident to face pitchers.
—Anna Brand, CNN, 30 Mar. 2023
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Lawrence Specker | , al, 4 Apr. 2023
Major League Baseball hitters used to have all the time in the world for such rituals before feeling ready and confident to face pitchers.
—Anna Brand, CNN, 30 Mar. 2023
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“All the time in the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20the%20time%20in%20the%20world. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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