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Busman's holiday
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a period of leisure or vacation spent engaging in activities related to one's job or profession
Idiom
Informal
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busman's holidays
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.
Examples
For the chef, visiting restaurants on vacation was a busman's holiday.
