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to spare

Idioms

In addition to what is needed, extra, left over, as in We paid our bills and still had money to spare. This expression uses spare in the sense of “leftover” or “unused,” a usage dating from the late 1500s.

Example Sentences

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That was even though Nvidia has free cash flow to spare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Hearts' 3-0 victory against Falkirk, coupled with a Celtic loss, would have seen the Tynecastle side win the league with a game to spare.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Even those who don’t have as much extra income to spare should contribute up to the employer match, if they have one.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

She speculated that the older people were the ones who had the time to spare.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Duuzuu was small enough to fit in the pocket of my coat, with room to spare for a biscuit.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

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