time on (one's) hands
time on (one's) hands
A period of time that is not already designated for some activity or use; free time. I have some time on my hands this weekend, so I can finally take a look at your car.
See also: hand, on, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
time on one's hands
An interval with nothing to do; see under on one's hands; time hangs heavy.
See also: hand, on, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
time on your hands
COMMON If you have time on your hands, you have a lot of free time and you do not know what to do with it. Jimmy had too much time on his hands and that caused him to get into trouble. With more time on their hands, many people would like to become mature students.
See also: hand, on, time
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
time on (one's) hands
An interval with nothing to do.
See also: hand, on, time
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- any time means no time
- about time too
- against time
- against the clock
- any time
- (it's) time to run
- anytime
- before last
- (it's) time to push along
- about time