English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you barely have time for us" Mean?
Learn what "you barely have time for us" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Firm
Complain
You barely have time for us.
It means the speaker feels neglected because the other person is rarely available.
From Camouflage, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone complains that the other person barely has time for them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a relationship or family complaint when you feel ignored. It can sound accusing, so it may escalate an argument.
Better ways to say it
1
You barely have time for us.
2
You never have time for us.
3
You hardly have time for us.
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