man/woman/gentleman/lady of leisure
man/woman/gentleman/lady of leisure
Someone who has enough money that they do not need to work for a living, and therefore can spend their time however they please. The group mostly consists of ladies of leisure who use their time, money, and influence to help charity causes. I tried my hand at a variety of professions, but in the end, the life that suits me best is that of a man of leisure.
See also: gentleman, lady, leisure, man, of, woman
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a lady of leisure
A lady of leisure is a woman who does not have to work. There'll be no more mid-week shopping now you're no longer a lady of leisure.
See also: lady, leisure, of
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
lady (or man or gentleman) of leisure
a person who does not need to earn a living or whose time is free from obligations to others.See also: lady, leisure, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a lady of leisure
- lady of leisure
- please hold
- Can I get by, please?
- Could I get by, please?
- out, please
- I'd like to speak to (someone), please
- drinks are on me
- hold, please
- as (something) as you please