Make up for lost time

Origin: The idiom 'make up for lost time' has roots in the early 19th century. It was commonly used among sailors and travelers who experienced delays and had to speed up their journeys to reach their destinations on time. Over time, the phrase has been adopted into everyday language to describe efforts to compensate for any kind of delay or missed opportunity.

Examples

• After spending years traveling, Jenna returned to her studies with a determination to make up for lost time.
• The company is working overtime to make up for lost time caused by the production delays.
• Following a long illness, Mark is eager to make up for lost time and get back to his active lifestyle.
• With the project deadline approaching, the team pulled several all-nighters to make up for lost time.
• After the pandemic restrictions were lifted, many businesses rushed to make up for lost time and recover their losses.
• She realized she had spent too much time procrastinating and now had to make up for lost time to meet her goals.
• The author spent months researching meticulously, but now needs to make up for lost time in writing the book.
• After years of neglecting his health, Tom decided to make up for lost time by adopting a rigorous fitness routine.
• The students planned extra study sessions to make up for lost time during the school closures.
• The couple, separated by distance for years, are now making up for lost time by traveling the world together.