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 .

Example Sentences

Hamas gunmen attacked Israeli civilians at rest and at leisure, at an outdoor festival and in their homes, on familiar roads and in the middle of town.

From New York Times

The precautionary planning for evacuation, Hecker said, included scenarios where the Americans are able to move out at leisure and also where they have to depart in a hurry, taking only the most sensitive materiel.

From Seattle Times

"We see very strong demand for European short-haul traffic and when we for example look at leisure traffic to Mediterranean countries, we are already at pre-pandemic levels or even a bit above," Manner said.

From Reuters

Going slowly enough to let the book scenes play out at leisure, she discovers that the last chapter is missing from her copy, and from all other copies.

From Los Angeles Times

A never-ending stream you can tune in and out of at leisure, and that can work as gentle background noise in your day-to-day life.

From The Verge

Related Words

• available
• clear
• empty
• loose
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