Grammar fix

slot in

add to a schedule

To arrange a time for someone or something in an available part of a schedule.

phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

The dentist managed to slot me in for an appointment on Friday afternoon.

My timetable is quite full, but I can usually slot in a short workout before work if I plan it the night before.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: Could you slot me on Thursday?

Say: Could you slot me in on Thursday?

Don't drop 'in': you slot someone in, then add the day or time.

  • Pattern
  • slot someone/something in; slot in someone/something

Don't confuse it

Other ways to say it

Find time for something in a busy day

How constrainedAvailable timeLittle time
fit inFind enough time for an appointment, person, or activity.
slot inYou're here · Especially British: place an appointment or activity into a schedule.
squeeze inFind time despite an already crowded schedule.

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