in my time vs on my time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In my time' is used to refer to a period in the past when the speaker was active or present. 'On my time' is used to indicate that something is happening during the speaker's free time or according to their schedule.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a period in the past when the speaker was active or present.

"in my time"

This phrase is used to talk about a period in the past when the speaker was young or active, often implying a comparison with the present. It can also refer to a time when the speaker had influence or control over a situation.

Examples:

In my time, we didn't have smartphones.
Back in my time, things were very different.
In my time as a student, I learned a lot.
In my time as a manager, I implemented many changes.
In my time, we used to play outside all day.

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This was kind of famous in my time.
Known a lot of Bills in my time.
I'd done some brilliant things in my time.
I'm supposed to have entertained millions of people in my time.
Cassie started our investigation in my time.
Cassie started our investigation in my time.
I have run over 100 charities in my time.
I've ridden a few bulls in my time.
Ksenia, in my time such a question was not considered impolite.
You didn't know me back in my time.
Every child in my time hears about the slaughter at New Pemberton.
Met a few of those in my time.
It was a great mystery in my time.
I have seduced several thousand women in my time.
I've done a few stints in there in my time.
It changes everything in my time.
I have encountered many dark beings in my time, Dipper.
I've been on hundreds of missions in my time.
You might say that in my time...
I was a pretty good thief in my time.

Alternatives:

During my time
When I was young
In the past
In my younger days
In the old days

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is happening during the speaker's free time or according to their schedule.

"on my time"

This phrase is used to express that something is happening during the speaker's free time or according to their schedule. It can also imply that the speaker is in control of how they spend their time.

Examples:

I'll work on that project on my time.
Don't rush me, I'll do it on my time.
I like to relax and read on my time off.
I prefer to exercise on my time in the mornings.
I'll get to it on my time, no need to hurry.

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I just want to listen to it on my time.
I place a reasonable value on my time, so spending hours and hours turning compost piles doesn't qualify as a worthwhile exercise, at least in my book.
What I do on my time Is my business, sergeant.
This really cuts down on my time to get ready.
And you're on my time now.
I even shaved certain... areas to cut down on my time.
Moody teens working out their personal problems on my time.
There are other demands on my time, as you know.
Actually, chief, I'm on my time.
Excuse me. I'm Brooke Davis, and I just wanted to check on my time.
I applaud whatever you want to do, as long as it's not on my time.
Your nights and weekends are yours. I applaud whatever you want to do, as long as it's not on my time.
I will only do it on my time and of course...
Okay, I'll do Thanksgiving, but it's going on my time card.
Don't congratulate yourself on my time.
Trying to save a buck on my time.
I agreed to do another test, on my time and my dime.
Tony, you have no idea what I do on my time off.
The extension on my time was about over.
Yes, the love has joyfully multiplied, but so have the demands on my time and attention.

Alternatives:

In my free time
At my convenience
According to my schedule
When I have time
During my leisure time

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