On or In Vacation
Have you spent your free time well? But how can you refer to it? Is it 'on' or 'in vacation'? Find out in this lesson!
Which One Should Be Used?
On Vacation
The phrase 'on vacation' means that someone is taking a break from their work or daily routine and is away from their home for a period of time for leisure, travel, or relaxation. For example:
I tried scuba diving while I was
I would go
In Vacation
Using the preposition 'in' with 'vacation' is not a common or correct usage in English. The preposition 'in' is used to indicate that something is located inside a particular place, or within a specific period of time. Nevertheless, 'vacation' is not a physical location or a period of time that can be contained within something else. Instead, it refers to a state of being away from work or daily routine for a period of time for leisure, travel, or relaxation.
However, you can use 'in' together with other related words, such as 'in the middle of a vacation' or 'in the midst of a vacation'. In these cases, 'in' is used to indicate being in the middle or midst of a vacation period. Take a look at the examples:
I tried scuba diving while I was in vacation.
I would go in vacation when I have time.
We're
During
You can also use 'during' to talk about time spent on vacation instead of 'on vacation'. When we use 'during', we refer to an event that occurred while the vacation was ongoing and before it finished. Have a look:
What did you do
What did you do