meaning of "Time off"

[Nikifor]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #278 "Work and job expressions", question 2

The one day that many people love is Friday because that is when they can think about their time ......... at the weekend.

(a) by
(b) off
(c) in
(d) over

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #278 "Work and job expressions", answer 2

The one day that many people love is Friday because that is when they can think about their time off at the weekend.

Correct answer: (b) off
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dear teachers,
please explain it for me.
Thanks, Nikifor

[Mister Micawber]

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Time off = free time; time when one does not have to work, but can use the time as one wishes.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber

[roxy08]

TIme off - a time period when you are not required to work; "he requested time off to attend his grandmother's funeral" ; a period of time away from work or studying