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time off

Idioms  

  1. A break from one's employment or school, as in I need some time off from teaching to work on my dissertation, or He took time off to make some phone calls. [First half of 1900s]

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The hottest job perk right now isn’t unlimited paid time off or oat milk in the office kitchen — it’s job security, period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Some people may have gaps in their national insurance record if, for example, they have lived abroad or taken time off to care for children.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The study found that people using these drugs had fewer psychiatric hospital visits and took less time off work due to mental health issues.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Their unused time off is paid when they leave state employment at their final rate of pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

He wouldn’t let me take a minute’s time off for anything else.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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