at your leisure — at a time convenient to you; when you have free time and are not busy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: at a time convenient to you; when you have free time and are not busy
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt jʊr ˈliːʒər/
Example Sentences
- Boss: 'Finish this by tomorrow!' Me: 'How about at my leisure instead?'
- Feel free to explore the museum at your leisure - we have all day.
- I told my cat to clean his litter box at his leisure, but apparently cats don't understand deadlines.
at your leisure
NOUN[/æt jʊr ˈliːʒər/]
at a time convenient to you; when you have free time and are not busy
at a time convenient to you; when you have free time and are not busy
At your leisure, savor treasure and pleasure!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'leisure' derives from Old French 'leisir', which ultimately traces to Latin 'licere' (to be permitted, to be allowed). The term originally denoted 'permitted time'—time that one was free to use as desired, emphasizing the notion of freedom and permission rather than mere absence of obligation.
Breakdown
Old French 'leisir' (to be permitted) + English suffix '-ure' (state or condition) → 'leisure' (state of free time). The Latin root 'licere' (to allow) supplied the foundational sense of permission underlying the concept of unobligated time.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Boss: 'Finish this by tomorrow!' Me: 'How about at my leisure instead?'”
“Feel free to explore the museum at your leisure - we have all day.”
“I told my cat to clean his litter box at his leisure, but apparently cats don't understand deadlines.”
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