take (a lot of) time
phrase
: to require that a lot of time needs to pass before happening or getting finished
Be patient. These things take (a lot of) time.
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“Take (a lot of) time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20%28a%20lot%20of%29%20time. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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