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taking the afternoon off; time off during the afternoon

Euphemistic; Colloquial

cutting class (esp. of university students)

Colloquial; Abbreviation

vacation to recharge one's batteries; vacation given in reward for long service; special incentive leave

layoff system

Law

Act on Childcare Leave, Caregiver Leave, and Other Measures for the Welfare of Workers Caring for Children or Other Family Members

end-of-the-year holidays

Christmas holiday; Christmas vacation

Olympic truce

vacation to recharge one's batteries; vacation given in reward for long service; special incentive leave

using up one's paid vacation days; using up one's holiday entitlement

Obsolete term

suspension of power supply

Rare term

no-electricity day