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On my holiday vs For my holiday

Both "on my holiday" and "for my holiday" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "On my holiday" is used to describe activities or events that happen during a holiday, while "for my holiday" is used to indicate the purpose or reason for something related to a holiday.

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On my holiday

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe activities or events that occur during a holiday.

Use "on my holiday" to talk about things that happen while you are on a holiday, such as sightseeing, relaxing, or exploring new places.

Examples:

I went snorkeling on my holiday in Hawaii.
We visited the Eiffel Tower on my holiday in Paris.
I read a book by the pool on my holiday.
We tried local cuisine on my holiday in Italy.
I took a lot of photos on my holiday in Spain.

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And right now you're just a couple of stale nuts on my holiday fruitcake!
It was on my summer holidays.
You're the first on my list, Holiday.
Relied on that money for my holiday.
It's the highest level of holiday cheer on my color-coded holiday alert system, - that's all.
- I was going on holiday with my family - And here.
I went there once with my father on holiday.
I was on holiday with my husband and he was taken.
I used to come here on holiday with my father and my mother.
Pain or no, I don't want to miss out on the holidays with my kids.
And l was on holiday with my parents in Italy.
I often went on holiday to my aunt's, near Madrid.
This summer I was on holiday with my daughter in Italy, and she changed 100 schillings in a money-changing machine.
You know, I'd see my family on holidays and a week or two in the summer, but the violin was my life.
Do you know Cornwall at all? Yes. I went there once with my father on holiday.
If it's not true, then why was I alone with my parents on that holiday?
For example, if I were to take my family on holiday to Spain today, I would have to travel through Germany, Italy and France, and get five currencies to pay for food, drink, petrol and hotel bills.
Sitting down to enjoy my holiday.
I spend my holidays at her place.
I feel like I've rediscovered my holiday spirit.

Alternatives:

during my holiday
while on my holiday
throughout my holiday
at my holiday destination
while I was on holiday

For my holiday

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the purpose or reason for something related to a holiday.

Use "for my holiday" to explain the reason behind an action or preparation related to a holiday, such as buying new clothes or packing a suitcase.

Examples:

I bought a new swimsuit for my holiday.
She packed her camera for her holiday in Thailand.
He booked a hotel room for his holiday in the mountains.
They rented a car for their holiday road trip.
I saved money for my holiday to the Caribbean.

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Relied on that money for my holiday.
I always come here for my holiday.
I never went anywhere for my holidays, and so I just looked at Vogue.
For my fault his holidays are over.
I'm taking the kids to my parents for the holidays.
Would it be possible for me to take my holiday now?
For our holidays my parents had decided that we would go to America where there is a big university for deaf people
Sitting down to enjoy my holiday.
I spend my holidays at her place.
I feel like I've rediscovered my holiday spirit.
But maybe I should Try to change my holiday spirit.
If I'd wanted to spend my holiday in the library...
Chained them up and called my holiday friends
My holiday is over and I have no more reason to stay here.
Or we'll meet after my holiday.
I'll cancel my holiday, do it then.
I have been brought back from my holiday in California to sort it out.
I can remember my first flight, or my holidays in Britain.
They gave me my holiday tip.
Actually, about my holiday pay...

Alternatives:

for my vacation
for my trip
for my break
for my getaway
in preparation for my holiday

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