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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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Take us on holiday with you, what’s next on your vacation list?
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on holiday home decor worth investing in.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
October Prime Day sale is right around the corner with exclusive deals for the holidays, giving Michigan shoppers the opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“On holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20holiday. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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