one's time is one's own
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
A time when one’s work or efforts have not been exchanged as one’s labor time in the framework of industrial capitalism.
Khi thời gian và công sức không bị ràng buộc bởi lao động công nghiệp
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A time when one's work or efforts in a certain setting are free from constant supervision.
Khi công việc hoặc nỗ lực không bị giám sát liên tục
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “one's time is one's own” mean?
A time when one’s work or efforts have not been exchanged as one’s labor time in the framework of industrial capitalism.
Is “one's time is one's own” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.