a busman's holiday



a busman's holiday

time away from work that is spent doing something that is similar to your usual job Going to the beach is too much of a busman's holiday for him - he's a lifeguard!
See also: holiday

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AgustÍNah-goos-TEENSpanish
Sigfridoseeg-FREE-do (Italian), seeg-FREE-dho (Spanish)Italian, Spanish
MaurÍCiomow-REE-syooPortuguese
ElÍAse-LEE-ahs (Spanish)Spanish, Icelandic
Barlaam-Judeo-Christian Legend
Trevelyantrə-VEL-yənEnglish (Rare)