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Difference between Make a time for something and Make time for something

make a time for somethingset a time or make an appointment for smth.:

  • I enclose a form for you to fill in. We should make a time for me to inspect the damaged premises.

Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase make a time about something—(U.S. coll.) make a fuss over smth.; treat smth. with an excessive display of attention (also: make a time over something):

  • Our little girl insisted upon doing it [replacing a button] herself, and made such a time about it that the request had to be allowed.

make time for somethingfind time or an opportunity for smth.; fit smth. into one’s busy schedule:

  • You can certainly cut out a few hours of television a week to make time for exercise.