have time on one's side

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have time on one's side (third-person singular simple present has time on one's side, present participle having time on one's side, simple past and past participle had time on one's side)

1. (idiomatic) To not be rushed; to have plenty of time to do something.
2. (idiomatic) To be in a situation which becomes more favorable as time progresses.