have time on one's side

Verb

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

焦らず、時間に制約されずに物事に取り組むことができる状態。 / 経過する時間を利用して状況がより有利に展開していく様子を指す表現。

When preparing for the exam, it's important to have time on one's side so you don't feel rushed.

試験の準備をするときは、焦らないように時間に余裕を持つことが大切だ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To not be rushed; to have plenty of time to do something.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) To be in a situation which becomes more favorable as time progresses.

has time on one's side

（ present singular third-person ）

having time on one's side

（ participle present ）

had time on one's side

（ participle past ）

had time on one's side

（ past ）