with (something) to spare

idiom

used to indicate how much or how little someone has of something extra that can be used if it is needed
He just got there with (only) minutes/seconds to spare.He got there with plenty of time to spare.He barely made it with no time to spare before the train pulled out.

Dictionary Entries Near with (something) to spare

with someone's name on it

with (something) to spare

withstand

Cite this Entry

“With (something) to spare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20%28something%29%20to%20spare. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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