Difference between went off and went on

[Semerjaka]

Test No. incompl/elem-12 "We went on holiday", question 7

This summer we went ......... holiday to Greece.

(a) on
(b) off
(c) in
(d) by

Test No. incompl/elem-12 "We went on holiday", answer 7

This summer we went on holiday to Greece.

Correct answer: (a) on

Your answer was: incorrect
This summer we went off holiday to Greece.
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what is the difference between went off and went on? can you explain me, please? Thanks.

Semerjaka

[Mister Micawber]

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It is idiomatic, Guest-- to go on holiday/vacation. In order to use off, you would have to employ another phrasal verb: we are going off on holiday next week-- meaning we are going away (on a trip).
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[Lyubomir]

I think if I write in holiday it means in pointed place in Greece.
But if I write on holiday in Greece it means somewhere in Greece.Am I right or not?
Please to explain me it.

[Alan]

Hi,

The standard expressions are: go on holiday/be on holiday. 'In' wouldn't be used with 'holiday' as 'in' refers to the place where you are on holiday.

Alan
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[Lyubomir]

Thanks a lof for the explanation..

[Watie]

why not "in holiday"??

many thanks..