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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—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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According to Gallup, Americans in households earning less than $50,000 planned to spend $651 on holiday gifts, down from $776 last year.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
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FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Amazon is packed with last-minute deals on holiday gifts — including a handful of popular Coach bags.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Here are some tips on holiday tipping.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
According to Gallup, Americans in households earning less than $50,000 planned to spend $651 on holiday gifts, down from $776 last year.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 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 13 Dec. 2025.
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