busman's holiday


bus·man's holiday

noun \ˈbəs-mənz-\

Definition of BUSMAN'S HOLIDAY

: a holiday spent in following or observing the practice of one's usual occupation

First Known Use of BUSMAN'S HOLIDAY

1893

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