reclaim one's time
(US, politics, idiomatic) To assert control over one's allotted time, in order to stop interruptions and regain speaking time during a parliamentary procedure.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(US, politics, idiomatic) To assert control over one's allotted time, in order to stop interruptions and regain speaking time during a parliamentary procedure.
Origin: Popularized during congressional hearings by Congresswoman Maxine Waters in 2017. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(figuratively, by extension) To regain control of one's time from distractions, inefficiencies, or the demands of others.
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