 Re: off vs leave vs vacation
Well, I'm American and I often hear, "I'm taking a day off," or "He has the week off." It's often used in the Southern USA anyway! It's understood to mean "off from work."
Vacation is for fun/relaxation. Leave is often used regarding an illness or pregnancy. For example, "She is going on a six week maternity leave in August, " or "I am taking two days of sick leave to have oral surgery."
It's the shades of meaning that can be so confusing, isn't it?
Both words are talking about not being at work! |