have time on one's hands
idiomTo have additional or spare time in which one has nothing particular to do or accomplish.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.