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leaving for a vacation vs leaving for vacation

Both phrases are correct and able to be used. The difference lies in the use of the article 'a' before 'vacation.' Both 'leaving for a vacation' and 'leaving for vacation' are acceptable, with the former being slightly more formal.
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leaving for a vacation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal contexts.

This phrase is used when someone is departing for a specific vacation, emphasizing the particular nature of the trip.

Examples:

  • I'm leaving for a vacation in Europe next week.
  • She's leaving for a vacation in the mountains.
  • They are leaving for a vacation in the Caribbean.
  • Jul 27, 2024 ... [ELDEN RING] #30 Leaving for a vacation tomorrow, glad I could squeeze in this beauty. Showcase.
  • I'm leaving for a vacation tonight. My wife and I are taking a Viking River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland. I'll post any silliness I...
  • Oct 23, 2022 ... 14 votes, 14 comments. Before anybody freaks out - no, not alone. Long story short, we're leaving for a vacation for a week (8 days total), ...
  • May 28, 2022 ... I am leaving for a vacation tomorrow. We haven't gone away in a very long time. Any advice on coping with the anxiety? Follow. Unfollow. Share.
  • Feb 20, 2019 ... I'm leaving for a vacation the day after I got summoned for jury duty. I can't postpone it because I already did the first time.
  • Aug 26, 2013 ... So I'm wondering what you all do with your grinder when leaving for a vacation....I am thinking of running some cereal grinder cleaner ...
  • Apr 10, 2020 ... It's grammatical. A statement is “correct” iff it accurately describes the world. If in fact you are leaving for a vacation in Canada ...
  • Parent Letter about leaving for a vacation. Discussion in 'General Education' started by micpascual, Oct 4, 2012. micpascual Rookie. Joined: Oct 4, 2012.
  • Jun 28, 2019 ... I'm aiming for a 50% SOC when leaving for a vacation. Reply · R · robthebold. Well-known member. Joined: May 11, 2019. Messages: 300. Jul 29, ...

Alternatives:

  • going on a vacation
  • departing for a vacation
  • heading for a vacation
  • taking a vacation
  • going away for a vacation

leaving for vacation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in informal contexts.

This phrase is used when someone is departing for a vacation in general, without specifying a particular destination or type of vacation.

Examples:

  • He's leaving for vacation tomorrow.
  • Are you leaving for vacation this summer?
  • They are leaving for vacation next month.
  • Apr 7, 2007 ... So leaving for vacation seems a strange thing to say, here. There are some links at the bottom of the WordReference dictionary definition ...
  • Dec 9, 2021 ... I'm leaving for vacation next week for 3days and 2nights (returning on 3rd day).and I'm planning to keep the birds in the house with enough food and water for ...
  • Apr 10, 2020 ... Question: “I am leaving for vacation in Canada tomorrow.” Is this sentence grammatically correct? Could you correct it in case it isn't?
  • Jul 12, 2024 ... 2017 Audi A4 leaving for vacation car will be sitting for 2 months. I'm heading out on vacation for a couple of weeks and I'm unsure what to ...
  • May 26, 2021 ... 1607 likes, 15 comments - izabellaish on May 26, 2021: "23 weeks with baby girl ✨ Leaving for vacation tonight, first time traveling in like ...
  • Leaving for vacation and buyers haven't paid. ... Ok got it. Just don't print off eBay since the location says Phoenix? what happens if I ship an item from NY but ...
  • Dec 13, 2016 ... Leaving for vacation in Winter - leave FFE plugged in? Thread starter ffe_lowcarb; Start date Dec 13, 2016. Ford Focus Electric Forum. Help ...
  • Feb 16, 2015 ... how to prepare a fish tank before leaving for vacation ... How long will you be gone? A week without food is not a problem for most tanks, ...
  • Mar 17, 2016 ... Sad Leaving for vacation. Thread starter CavyTV; Start date Mar 17, 2016. CavyTV. Well-known Member. Cavy Slave. Joined: Mar 6, 2016.
  • Jul 7, 2022 ... Looks for pests and eggs on the underside of leaves and remove and treat for them before leaving for vacation. Take these steps so a small ...

Alternatives:

  • going on vacation
  • departing for vacation
  • heading for vacation
  • taking vacation
  • going away for vacation

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