Busman’s Holiday

Synonyms of busman’s holiday

• working vacation
• vacation on the job
• leisure time at work

Antonyms of busman’s holiday

• time off
• actual vacation
• break from work

Collocations of busman’s holiday

vacation time

Frequency: 70 %

Even on his vacation time, he couldn't resist working on his project.

day off

Frequency: 60 %

Taking a day off from work felt like a busman's holiday for the dedicated employee.

relaxing break

Frequency: 50 %

The CEO found it hard to truly relax and unwind, turning his vacation into a busman's holiday.

weekend getaway

Frequency: 45 %

For the workaholic, even a weekend getaway can feel like a busman's holiday.

Idiomatic Expressions for busman’s holiday

• Phrase: on a busman’s holiday
  Meaning: engaged in activities related to one's job or profession even when not at work
  Usage: Even when he's on vacation, he can't help but bring his work with him - he's always on a busman’s holiday.