Give it time Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtaɪm
GIV-it-TIME
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈaɪm
giv-it-TIME
Definition
Used to suggest that a situation or problem will improve if you are patient and wait.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and supportive, often used to comfort someone facing difficulties or uncertainty. Typical in everyday speech. Not used for urgent situations. Similar to 'be patient' or 'time will tell'.
Spanish: dale tiempo - dale tiempo al tiempoPortuguese (BR): dê tempo ao tempo - esperePortuguese (PT): dá tempo ao tempo - esperaChinese (Simplified): 给点时间Chinese (Traditional): 給點時間Hindi: समय दोArabic: اعطه بعض الوقتBengali: সময় দিন - ধৈর্য ধরুনRussian: дай время - подождиJapanese: 時間をかける - 少し待つVietnamese: cứ để thời gian - kiên nhẫn chờ đợiKorean: 시간을 가져 - 조금 기다려Turkish: zaman tanı - sabretUrdu: وقت دیں - صبر کریںIndonesian: beri waktu - sabar menunggu
Example Sentences
Just give it time, and you'll feel better soon.
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The flowers need care. Give it time and they will bloom.
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Your new job will get easier—just give it time.
basic
I know things are tough, but if you give it time, things will turn around.
natural
Sometimes, all you can do is give it time and hope for the best.
natural
If you two just broke up, don’t rush. Give it time—you’ll heal.
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