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long holiday vs long holidays

Either "long holiday" or "long holidays" could be correct depending on context. "Long holiday" refers to a single extended period of time off work or school, while "long holidays" is the plural form, referring to multiple such periods.
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long holiday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a single extended period of time off work or school.

Use 'long holiday' when referring to a single extended period of time off work or school, such as a vacation or break.

Examples:

  • I'm planning a long holiday in Europe next summer.
  • She took a long holiday to visit her family in another country.
  • After a long holiday, I feel refreshed and ready to go back to work.
  • He enjoys taking long holidays to explore different cultures.
  • A long holiday is a great way to relax and recharge.
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Alternatives:

  • extended vacation
  • lengthy break
  • prolonged time off
  • extended time away
  • extended leave

long holidays

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to multiple extended periods of time off work or school.

Use 'long holidays' when referring to multiple extended periods of time off work or school, such as several vacations or breaks.

Examples:

  • We always take long holidays in the summer and winter.
  • Long holidays give us the opportunity to travel and relax.
  • She enjoys planning long holidays throughout the year.
  • Long holidays are a time for family gatherings and celebrations.
  • They prefer taking long holidays to different destinations.
  • Should we take a few long holidays, or lots of short ones? 13th September, 2019. I know a man who used to deal with a stressful job, working 15-18 hour days ...
  • Jan 3, 2023 ... Returning to work after long holidays: how to change into a work mode after a break · 1. Sleep · 2. Move · 3. Tidy up your workspace · 4. Get your ...
  • May 26, 2017 ... I like both short and long holidays. Short holidays will recharging you, you can rest and you can spent day with family and friend by hanging ...
  • May 26, 2022 ... How can you arrange long holidays? How do you afford it?? Question. Soooo many people here telling of trips lasting for weeks or months or a ...
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  • Mar 8, 2024 ... 6991 likes, 23 comments - grosjeanromain on March 8, 2024: "Feels like we are back at school after long holidays Race 1 of the @indycar ...
  • Jun 6, 2024 ... What are the long holidays you get? As far as I know, Christmas break is barely 10 days. Is there anything else long enough for travel ...
  • Endogenous time allocation and the substitution effect between weekends and long holidays are analyzed. •. Demand prediction and welfare analysis are ...
  • Sep 27, 2017 ... The Long Holidays has no punctuation other than one capital letter at the beginning, one full stop at the end of the poem, and one dash on the first line.

Alternatives:

  • extended vacations
  • lengthy breaks
  • prolonged time off
  • extended times away
  • extended leaves

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