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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Dakota Johnson can embody a multitude of style personas, from rich woman on holiday to laidback street style and nearly naked red carpet glam.
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Take us on holiday with you, what’s next on your vacation list?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, expect markdowns on holiday décor, storage solutions, smart home devices and more.
—Samantha Neely, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2025
Putting it in practice These six dimensions offer a different lens on holiday norms – one that can reframe how to think about gifts.
—Michael Luchs, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Take us on holiday with you, what’s next on your vacation list?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, expect markdowns on holiday décor, storage solutions, smart home devices and more.
—Samantha Neely, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2025
Putting it in practice These six dimensions offer a different lens on holiday norms – one that can reframe how to think about gifts.
—Michael Luchs, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on holiday
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“On holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20holiday. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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