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time on hands

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time on your hands

a period when you have nothing you must do These kids have too much time on their hands, and they get into trouble. For the traveler with time on his hands, try a boat ride on the river that surrounds the city.

See also: hand, on, time

time on (one's) hands

An interval with nothing to do.

See also: hand, on, time