To have permission or time to speak, especially in a formal situation.
for the nonce
For the time being, for now, with the expectation that the situation m …
any port in a storm
One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in a …
hold the floor
To give a speech at a gathering of people, particularly one that lasts …
hang tight
To wait, without attempting to address a challenging, alarming, or dan …
have a thin time of it
To be in a difficult or precarious situation due to one not having eno …
in the wrong place at the wrong time
At a location or in a situation by where something bad is about to hap …