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I would say "I must work in my own time", but Google stats suggest that "on" is more common, which surprises me. Perhaps "on" is usual in American English. Anyone else care to comment?
- I would say "I must work in my own time", but Google stats suggest that "on" is more common, which surprises me.
- Perhaps "on" is usual in American English.
- Anyone else care to comment?
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I would say "I must work in my own time", but Google stats suggest that "on" is more common, which surprises me. Perhaps "on" is usual in American English. Anyone else care to comment?
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"in my own time" and "on my own time" mean different things.
In my own time means "at my leisure", or "whenever I have time to spare". It implies that there is not a pressing deadline. Often, the emphasis is made, such as "I'll get it done in my good ol' time"
On my own time means "not during the times I am working for my employer," or "during the time that belongs
In my own time means "at my leisure", or "whenever I have time to spare". It implies that there is not a pressing deadline. Often, the emphasis is made, such as "I'll get it done in my good ol' time"
On my own time means "not during the times I am working for my employer," or "during the time that belongs
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AlpheccaStars"in my own time" and "on my own time" mean different things.
Interesting. I would use "in my own time" in both senses. "on my own time" just sounds strange to me. I'm not sure if this is a BrE/AmE difference or a personal idiosyncrasy.
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Can you explain what your intended meaning is?
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I agree with the above. "On my own time" is synonymous with the phrase "off the clock," in U.S. American English, anyway. 
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