at leisure

1. Slowly, without haste, as in the famous 16th-century proverb, Marry in haste and repent at leisure .

2. Unemployed, having free time, as in I'm not looking for another job right now; I want to be at leisure for at least a few months . This usage has become less common but is still heard. [1300s] Also see at one's leisure .

Related Words

• available
• clear
• empty
• loose
• unused