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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Blessing Offor is putting his unique spin on holiday favorites.
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Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
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—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
Multiple trees, realistic branches, and vintage-style lights are putting an extra-festive spin on holiday decorating.
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Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 4 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
Multiple trees, realistic branches, and vintage-style lights are putting an extra-festive spin on holiday decorating.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
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“On holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20holiday. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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