As the holiday season is fast approaching, I thought I would share my 10 must-know English holiday & travel phrases for this time of year.
Whether you are travelling to see family and friends, experience a new place or are going on holiday locally, these expressions should come in handy to boost your vocabulary and sound more natural in English:
| Expression | Meaning | In context |
| A change is as good as a rest | A change of location or activity can be as good as just relaxing | I’m not going abroad this year, but we are going away to the Cotswolds for a long weekend. Well, a change is as good as a rest.
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| To get away from it all
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To go on holiday and leave your work and usual routine behind
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After the various lockdowns this year, I’m really looking forward to getting away from it all.
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| To have a whale of a time
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To have a great time | We had a whale of a time with our friends when we met up in Brighton last month.
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| To have everything on your doorstep
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To have everything conveniently close to where you are
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I was really pleased with the holiday rental home as we had everything on our doorstep: shops, the beach and great restaurants. |
| To put your feet up
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To relax | She is so tired from work that she really needs to put her feet up this holiday and just lie on a sun lounger!
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| To get off the beaten track
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To go somewhere away from the usual touristy places
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He doesn’t like to go to the usual tourist hotspots. He much prefers to get off the beaten track and experience the real country he’s visiting. |
| To sit and watch the world go by
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To watch people as they walk past | We spend so much of our lives rushing around, that sometimes on holiday it’s just good to go to a café, sit and watch the world go by.
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| Just what the doctor ordered
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Exactly what we felt we needed | That holiday was just what the doctor ordered. I really needed to take some time off from work. |
| To recharge your batteries
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To relax and get your energy back (like to charge a mobile phone)
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When she was away, she had the opportunity to recharge her batteries and she now feels ready for September.
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| To be full of beans
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To be full of energy | When he came back from holiday, he was not only more relaxed, but also full of beans and ready for the next project.
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Which one is your favourite? Or what other English phrases do you know connected with holidays and travel?
Email me and let me know, I always love to hear from you!
Best Wishes,
Victoria Rennoldson, Founder of Perfect Cuppa English
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