Collocation
I don't have bandwidth for that.
I don't have enough time, mental capacity, or energy to deal with or take on that task or situation.
Definition
'I don't have bandwidth for that.' is a common English collocation. I don't have enough time, mental capacity, or energy to deal with or take on that task or situation.
have + bandwidth + for + [something]
“After working all day, I just don't have the bandwidth for a late-night meeting.”
Examples
- I'm already swamped with projects, so I really don't have the bandwidth for another new initiative right now.
- After a long week, my brain is fried; I definitely don't have the bandwidth to learn a new software program tonight.
- The manager explained that the team simply didn't have the bandwidth to take on any additional clients this quarter.
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- I wish I could help with your fundraiser, but honestly, I just don't have the bandwidth to commit to anything extra these days.
- Despite their best efforts, the small startup found they lacked the necessary bandwidth to compete with larger corporations.
- He admitted that dealing with all the administrative tasks meant he didn't have the creative bandwidth for his actual design work.
- My schedule is packed, so I truly don't have the bandwidth to attend another lengthy committee meeting this week.
- She felt overwhelmed by the constant demands, realizing she no longer had the emotional bandwidth to handle difficult conversations.
- To properly address the issue, we need more resources; otherwise, we won't have the bandwidth to implement a lasting solution.
- I appreciate the offer to help, but I'm really at my limit and don't have the bandwidth for any more responsibilities.
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