Busman's holiday
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British pronunciation/bˈʌsmənz hˈɒlɪdˌeɪ/
American pronunciation/bˈʌsmənz hˈɑːlɪdˌeɪ/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "busman's holiday"

Busman's holiday
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a period of leisure or vacation spent engaging in activities related to one's job or profession

busman's holiday definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "busman's holiday" and when to use it?

The phrase "busman's holiday" originated in the 19th century and refers to a situation where someone spends their time off doing the same type of work they do for a living. The term "busman" refers to a bus driver, but the phrase can be applied to any profession. It is used to describe a situation where someone spends their leisure time doing the same type of work they do for a living.

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