busman's holiday
noun
bus·man's holiday
ˈbəs-mənz- 
: a holiday spent in following or observing the practice of one's usual occupation
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More like a busman's holiday: a tour of duty rather than a scenic tour.
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James Harbeck, The Week, 5 Mar. 2022
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“Busman's holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/busman%27s%20holiday. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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