Meaning of the word "have time on your hands" in English

What does "have time on your hands" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

have time on your hands

US /hæv taɪm ɑn jʊər hændz/
UK /hæv taɪm ɒn jɔː hændz/
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Idiom

to have a lot of free time and not know what to do with it

Example:
Since retiring, he's had a lot of time on his hands.
If you have time on your hands, you could help me with this project.