on (one's) own time
on (one's) own time
When one is not actively working at one's job; in one's free time. It's hard to pursue a degree on your own time when you're also working a full-time job.
See also: on, own, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on one's own time
not while one is at work. The boss made me write the report on my own time. That's not fair. Please make your personal telephone calls on your own time.
See also: on, own, time
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on one's own time
During non-working hours, especially when one is not being paid. For example, Marcia wrote poetry evenings and weekends, on her own time. This expression implies that the time one spends working for someone else is no longer one's possession.
See also: on, own, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- on one's own time
- on own time
- a full-time job
- full-time job
- gig economy
- nine-to-five job
- turnaround time
- on the job
- inning
- a good innings