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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The conventional wisdom held that Pompeii’s residents were wealthy Romans — either on holiday or enjoying their second home.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
The song is also an annual marketing opportunity and income stream for Carey, who promotes her Christmas music on social media every year and has embarked on holiday concert tours.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
So stock up and discover discounts on holiday marketing must-haves like vinyl banners, business cards, posters, custom mugs, and more.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Take us on holiday with you, what’s next on your vacation list?
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
The song is also an annual marketing opportunity and income stream for Carey, who promotes her Christmas music on social media every year and has embarked on holiday concert tours.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
So stock up and discover discounts on holiday marketing must-haves like vinyl banners, business cards, posters, custom mugs, and more.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Take us on holiday with you, what’s next on your vacation list?
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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“On holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20holiday. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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