# on holiday

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/on-holiday
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

When you are on holiday, you are away from work or school for a period of rest and enjoyment, often in a different place.

## Examples

- My teacher is on holiday this week.
- We are going to the beach while we are on holiday next month.
- After working tirelessly for several months, the director finally decided to go on holiday to recharge his batteries.

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