on leave

on leave

In the midst of an official extended absence from one's work, school, etc. Jane just had a baby, so she's on leave. I've been on leave for the past few weeks as my illness has gotten worse.
See also: leave, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be on the way out
  • on the way out
  • on the/(one's) way out
  • don't let the door hit you on the way out
  • Can I/we have the bill?
  • Can I/we have the check?
  • gtfo
  • go away
  • going away