on one's own time . on one's own time {adv. phr.} During one's free time; not during working or school hours. If you want to play football, you'll have to do it on your own time. Categories: add yours time {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss