have money, time, etc. to play with

have (something) to play with

To have an excess or surplus of something at one's disposal. Oh, if we had money to play with, I definitely would have replaced the hideous flooring in here already. That upscale boutique caters to bored housewives who have money to play with—who else would spend $400 on a candle? I'm getting married in five days—I don't exactly have spare time to play with right now!

See also: have, play, to

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have money, time, etc. to ˈplay with

(informal) have plenty of money, time, etc. for doing something: We need to make a decision now, as we haven’t got much time to play with.

See also: have, play, to

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