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make up for lost time

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Meaning

make up for lost time (third-person singular simple present makes up for lost time, present participle making up for lost time, simple past and past participle made up for lost time)

to do something that should have been done earlier but was not, especially when done with energy or enthusiasm.

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When I am abroad, I always make it a rule never to criticize or attack the government of my own country. I make up for lost time when I come home. Winston Churchill

Yesterday is gone forever. Make the most of today and tomorrow if you wish to make up for lost time. Napoleon Hill

I'm healthy enough to still skate, so I gotta go because growing up I didn't have - I mean, I grew up in Montana so... there was kind of a little half-pipe in my yard, and that was the extent of the skate terrain in Montana. So I've got to go out and make up for lost time. Jeff Ament

Now this high energy Queen is back for “All Stars” 5! Will she make up for lost time and take her spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame?” Source: Internet

Jones (25-1) is now 2-0 since regaining the light heavyweight belt in 2018 and is looking to make up for lost time. Source: Internet

Avoid pushing yourself too hard too soon to make up for lost time. Source: Internet

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