Idiom: take leave
Meaning
Idiom: take leave
- to have approved time off from work
Example sentences
— I’m trying to finish all of my work because I’m going to take leave next week.
— I know it’s late to ask but could I possibly take leave next month for two weeks?
— I normally take leave during the summer holidays when my kids are not in school.
— I deliver packages for UPS so try to take leave for two weeks during the coldest months of the year.
— I had to take all of my sick and holiday leave during my pregnancy so unfortunately my maternity leave is unpaid.
— I wanted to take 3 weeks' leave next month but my manager refused my request.
— I'm going to quit if I can't take leave to go to my sister's wedding.
— I don't work retail anymore because no one is allowed to take leave during the holidays.
— When do you want to take leave this summer?
— I wish you'd requested to take leave earlier because three of your colleagues already put in for leave for the same dates.
Synonyms
- take time off
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