busman's holiday

ریشه

Derived from the idea that a busman would spend their holiday riding on buses, similar to their regular job.

مثال

• Even on his day off, the bus driver took a busman's holiday and went on a sightseeing tour.
• The chef's idea of a busman's holiday was to cook a gourmet meal at home.
• As a teacher, I often find myself on a busman's holiday, attending educational conferences during my time off.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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