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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Arriving at the festival following screenings at Toronto and LFF, the film follows a Ukrainian family on holiday in Tenerife who struggles to reconcile their new status as refugees following the Russian invasion.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
But interest rate cuts usually influence the economy after a lag of several months, meaning the recent lowering of rates likely had little impact on holiday spending.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Stoddart was on holiday with his family in Australia at the time.
—James Manso, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
With its signature Lemony Snicket humor and clever storytelling, this book offers a fresh perspective on holiday celebrations.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
But interest rate cuts usually influence the economy after a lag of several months, meaning the recent lowering of rates likely had little impact on holiday spending.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Stoddart was on holiday with his family in Australia at the time.
—James Manso, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
With its signature Lemony Snicket humor and clever storytelling, this book offers a fresh perspective on holiday celebrations.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 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 23 Jan. 2025.
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