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Definition busman's holiday in British English

busman's holiday noun

noun
1

a holiday where you do the same or similar thing you do at work

Example

I decided to take a break from playing in the band and go on holiday but it turned into a busman's holiday when I ended up busking to raise enough money for my ticket home.

Definition busman's holiday in British English