noun a holiday or vacation spent doing the same sort of work as one does at their job
In the field of education, it can be used to describe a teacher or educator spending their time off engaging in activities related to teaching, such as attending workshops or reading educational material.
Can be used to describe a scenario where a bus driver takes a vacation but ends up spending time on buses or public transportation, either for leisure or out of habit.
Refers to a situation where someone in the tourism or hospitality industry takes a holiday that involves the same activities they do for work, such as a tour guide going on a guided tour on their day off.
A writer taking a busman's holiday may spend their vacation time writing for pleasure rather than for work.
A psychologist on a busman's holiday may spend their time analyzing human behavior in a casual setting.
A chef on a busman's holiday may choose to cook elaborate meals for fun rather than for work.
A teacher on a busman's holiday may spend their time reading educational books for enjoyment rather than lesson planning.
An accountant on a busman's holiday may enjoy balancing their personal finances for relaxation.