have (something) to spare
phrase
—used to indicate whether someone has more than enough of (something)
He seems to have energy to spare.
I have no money to spare for such things right now.
We have very little time to spare.
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“Have (something) to spare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28something%29%20to%20spare. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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