make (an) allowance for something
idiomPart ofallowance
make (an) allowance for something — idiom
1. to leave room in a plan, calculation, or budget for a possible delay or extra co
1.idiom
Definition
to leave room in a plan, calculation, or budget for a possible delay or extra cost that may come up.
Example
We left two hours early to make allowance for traffic at the border.
The architect made an allowance for wood that shrinks during winter.