not have a minute to call one's own

Định Nghĩa và Ý Nghĩa của "not have a minute to call one's own"

to not have a minute to call one's own

CỤM TỪ

to be so busy that one has no free time

to {not} [have] a minute to call {one's} own definition and meaning

Idiom

What is the origin of the idiom "not have a minute to call one's own" and when to use it?

The idiom "not have a minute to call one's own" is believed to have originated in the late 19th century. This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely busy or has a lot of responsibilities, leaving them with no free time to relax or pursue their own interests.