Have time on your hands Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To have extra free time with nothing to do; to have no urgent tasks or responsibilities keeping you busy.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, idiomatic. Commonly used to suggest someone has so little to do they might feel bored or can take on something new. Often used as 'If you have time on your hands...' or 'She has too much time on her hands.'
Example Sentences
If you have time on your hands, you could help me clean the house.
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She doesn't have time on her hands because she is always busy at work.
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Do you have time on your hands this weekend?
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Now that he's retired, he really has time on his hands for hobbies.
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If you ever have time on your hands, you should check out that new café downtown.
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Teenagers often have too much time on their hands during summer vacation.
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