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Zeit zu gewinnen

to gain time

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phrase Rare #41,884
to gain time Often used when someone is trying to delay something or buy themselves more time.
GE: Sie stellte eine Frage, um Zeit zu gewinnen.
EN: She asked a question to gain time.

Ich versuche, Zeit zu gewinnen.

I'm trying to buy some time.

— Assassination (2015)

Versucht ihr, Zeit zu gewinnen?

Are you trying to gain time?

Um Zeit zu gewinnen, behalten Sie mein Rad und ich nehme Ihres.

To save time, you keep my bike and I'll take yours.

— Drei Bruchpiloten in Paris (1966)

Versuchst du, Zeit zu gewinnen?

Are you trying to gain time?

Versuchen Sie, Zeit zu gewinnen?

Are you trying to gain time?