In my free time vs on my free time

The correct phrase is 'in my free time.' 'On my free time' is not a standard English expression. 'In my free time' is commonly used to describe activities done during one's leisure time.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"In my free time"

Use 'in my free time' to describe activities or things you do during your leisure time.

Examples:

In my free time, I enjoy reading books.
I like to go for a walk in my free time.
In my free time, I practice playing the guitar.
She volunteers at the animal shelter in her free time.
In my free time, I like to watch movies.

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Last updated: October 28, 2024

Jul 5, 2006 ... Normally I'd be concerned about giving a quick answer with no context, but here I'm pretty sure it's always "In my free time.
Nov 23, 2023 ... I'm a software development team lead and code almost zero in my free time. If I do code outside of my main working hours, it's because there ...
Sep 11, 2014 ... Hello, Is there a difference in meaning if you say "during" instead or "in" in the expression "in my free time"? e.g.: In my free time, ...
Aug 7, 2013 ... My problem is that I never do anything productive in my free time (aside from the gym). I think many people in this subreddit will identify with this problem.
~ Musings in my free time ~. Writing · Parish Family 49 · Parish life · Pastor's posts · Reflections · Parish ministry · Liturgy calendars (beta) · Parish life.
Mar 3, 2014 ... I can't find enjoyment in my free time. Sorry if this isn't meant for r/getdisciplined, I wasn't sure where else it would go. Whenever I ...
Sep 11, 2020 ... “I'll watch it in my free time” or “I'll watch it during my free time”. “On“ would be used to refer to a specific time period , such as “ I' ...
Dec 27, 2021 ... I just want to know is it okay if I play video games for 1 or 2 hours in my free time, 2 hours before I go to sleep to just relax from a whole day of working ...
Nov 8, 2021 ... In my free time I like reading books. I read books to get more knowledge as a human being. Today I would like to share my favourite books ...
Jul 17, 2024 ... The star map I created in my free time. Fun. I created a star map in Desmos. r/desmos - The star map I created in my free time. Upvote 21

This phrase is not a standard English expression.

"on my free time"

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I was speculating on my free time.
I spend all day trying to convince manly men like yourself, you know, they should deal with their emotions, and I just don't want to do the same thing on my free time.
I was speculating on my free time.
I've been doing some landscaping workin my free time.
I studied Business in my free time.
I don't like talking paper in my free time.
In my free time, I just live to be outside.
Yes, in all my free time.
I do other things in my free time.
For me it's an occupation in my free time.
The new, sparkling Filodoro For my Free Time Spring/Summer 2010 collection celebrates the triumph of spring.
In my free time I gave interviews...
During my free time here... I figured something out.
Spent all my free time playing music and going to shows.
Which thanks to the renegade is how I spend my free time.
In my free time I wrote long letter to Lise.
So I suggest that if you are seriously thinking of it... you make good use of my free time now.
No, I'm just dabbling in my free time.
You know, stalking my ex-boyfriend actually isn't the only thing I do in my free time.
That's why I dedicate all my free time to the paper.

Alternatives:

in my free time
during my free time
when I have free time
in my leisure time
in my spare time

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