enough alone time

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keannu

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"alone" is rarely used before a noun, so "enough time alone" sounds natural. Is this a mistake?

86.So chatting on a mobile phone in any public setting is perfectly acceptable. (↔avoidable) By contrast, Americans believe that having wireless conversation in public is often intrusive and a violation of others' private space. While they also use mobile phones for work-related activities, // some worry about being1 constantly available all the time, and not having enough alone time.
 

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"Alone time" is fine.
 

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In BrE "time alone" is more natural.
 

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You can say something like "I don't to spend enough time alone" but "alone time" is a collocation that means "peaceful time where I don't have to worry about anyone else's needs."

I've had a stressful day. I just need some alone time. -- It refers specifically to time to refresh yourself, recharge your batteries, whatever phrase you might want to use.
 

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"Alone time" is a recognised and accepted collocation meaning "time on one's own".

I don't get enough alone time.
Go on holiday by yourself to guarantee some alone time.
Drop the kids off at your parents and go to spa for the day - you really need some alone time.
 

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It's often referred to as 'me time'.
 
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