on holiday

idiom

British
: experiencing a time away from home, school, or business usually in order to relax or travel
She spent two weeks on holiday in Italy.

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Don't wait—shop early Cyber Week sales to save on holiday gifts 2024 beauty Advent calendars are already selling out! Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 The advice comes as travelers are expected to spend more on holiday travel this year and appear increasingly less worried about travel disruptions. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024 Take us on holiday with you, what’s next on your vacation list? Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 15 Oct. 2024 If kicking back and relaxing isn't your vibe, consider this weekend an opportunity to get your home fall-ready, go on a leaf peeping road trip or get started on holiday shopping. Rachel Moskowitz Levin, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on holiday 

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“On holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20holiday. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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