enough alone time

[keannu]

"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.

 

[SoothingDave]

"Alone time" is fine.

 

[bhaisahab]

In BrE "time alone" is more natural.

 

[Barb_D]

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.

 

[emsr2d2]

"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.

 

[Rover_KE]

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