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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Before this visa program, working for an overseas employer while on holiday in New Zealand was forbidden. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025 According to Hilton’s 2025 Trends report, 63% of travelers reported sleeping better when alone, with 37% sleeping in separate beds when on holiday. Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025 Hilton’s recent 2025 Travel Trends Report reveals that more than 71% of travellers want to feel pampered whilst on holiday with many of the group’s brands now pivoting to offer elevated experiences. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Travel and accommodations tend to be more expensive on holiday weekends, and roadways also can be crowded during three-day weekends. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025 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 12 Feb. 2025.

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