Grammar fix
quality time
meaningful time
Time spent with someone, especially family or friends, in a way that is enjoyable and helps you feel closer to them.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I try to spend quality time with my kids every weekend.
In my opinion, it's important for families to have quality time together, especially because everyone is so busy these days.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We did some quality time together.
Say: We spent some quality time together.
You SPEND quality time, not 'do' it.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Periods of meaningful interaction' is therapy-speak; 'quality time' is the set phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
spend quality time
- spend quality time
- quality time with
- some quality time
- family time