delay something · gain a delay
This phrase is super handy when you're facing a deadline, but you need a little extra breathing room to finish a task, get more information, or make a well-thought-out decision. 🕰️ It's like asking for a time-out in a game to rethink your strategy!
When would you use 'to buy some time'? A. When you want to speed up a project. B. When you need more time to prepare or decide something. C. When you are celebrating a project completion.
💡 You can use "to buy some time" in a polite, professional way. For example, you might say, "Could we extend the deadline to buy some time for a more thorough review?" This shows you're proactive and aiming for quality, not just procrastinating. It's often used when you need to stall without revealing a weakness. 🤫