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I would like to take a leave vs I would like to take a vacation

These phrases are both correct, but they would be used in distinct contexts. 'I would like to take a leave' is more general and can refer to any type of leave, such as sick leave or personal leave. On the other hand, 'I would like to take a vacation' specifically refers to taking time off work for leisure or relaxation.
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This phrase is correct and can be used to express the desire to take time off work for various reasons.

"I would like to take a leave"

This phrase is more general and can refer to any type of leave, such as sick leave, personal leave, or any other form of time off work.
  • And I would like to take a leave for a year for each kid, which accumulates to 2 years.(For medical reasons, I don't want to wait till late 30s to have ...
  • Dec 11, 2014 ... Hi, I've been thinking of this sentence is grammatically correct/sounds conversational "I would like to take a leave on Christmas" (when you ...
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... Hi colleagues! I don't have many vacation days (4.5 days total), but I would like to take a leave of absence (1 month min.)
  • Feb 18, 2021 ... I would like to take a leave from my profession and become a stay-at-home parent. I am fortunate to be in a position to do so. I feel ...
  • How should I notify Placer County that I would like to take a leave of absence? Why do I want to request an FMLA/CFRA leave? Will the County notify me if I ...
  • Oct 23, 2015 ... I would like to take a leave of absence from University as I would like to explore opening my own business...or I would like to gain some ...
  • 4. How should I notify Placer County that I would like to take a leave of absence?
  • Mar 12, 2023 ... ” You would say “I would like to take a leave of absence.” Leave of absence means that while you are away, your job is being held open for ...
  • Sep 22, 2023 ... I would like to take a leave of absence from K-State. Will the university hold my scholarship until my return? Students who have ...
  • I would like to take a leave of absence (LOA), what do I need to do? The university no longer requires continuous enrollment fall and spring semesters for ...

Alternatives:

  • I would like to take some time off
  • I would like to take a break from work
  • I need to take a leave of absence
  • I need to take some personal time off
  • I need to take a sick leave

This phrase is correct and specifically refers to taking time off work for leisure or relaxation.

"I would like to take a vacation"

This phrase is used when expressing the desire to take time off work specifically for a vacation, holiday, or leisure activities.
  • Jan 28, 2013 ... I would like to take a vacation somewhere I can learn how to do cave diving. I want it somewhere that offers the training, and the caves are ...
  • Apr 2, 2021 ... Perfect. mohamad.sheyza.. mn_mike320. I would like to take a vacation in that ... more. April 2, 2021 · sarahe.evans. •. Follow. Houston, ...
  • Mar 16, 2009 ... Answer 1 of 7: My family and I would like to take a vacation to Puerto Vallarta in early July. What beach seems to be the most beautiful ...
  • Dec 14, 2015 ... I have no immediate plans for leaving my dog but in the next year or so I would like to take a vacation at some point :p. Archived post. New ...
  • Dec 9, 2012 ... I was placed on felony drug probation a few months ago but I would like to take a vacation out of state. As part of my probation agreement ...
  • Dec 25, 2015 ... I would like to take a vacation, like twice to three times a year, job permitting, but I seriously have no friends to go with. No one.
  • Caribbean Islands - Help me replicate my Grand Cayman Hyatt experience ... elsewhere - My husband and I would like to take a vacation with our 18-month-old ...
  • Jan 28, 2019 ... Here is my question... my husband and I would like to take a vacation and my Dad is not cooperating. I was going to take him to respite care ...
  • I have been driving school buses since 1960 and still haven't found one that I would like to take a vacation in. They all ride like trucks. Thread Tools. The ...
  • Sep 19, 2016 ... ... I would like to take a vacation somewhere else. I found this website http://www.travelmedicalseminars.com/ . If I did this, would I be able ...

Alternatives:

  • I would like to go on vacation
  • I need to take some time off for a holiday
  • I want to go on a trip
  • I need a break for a vacation
  • I want to take some time off to relax

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