take (some) time off from work

take (some) time off from work

To take some amount of time in which one does not engage in one's work. I'm taking some time off from work to get my divorce straightened out. I haven't taken time off from work in months—I need a vacation!
See also: off, take, time, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • any old time
  • against time
  • against the clock
  • become pushed for time
  • be taken up with (someone or something)
  • any time means no time
  • (it's) time to push along
  • a race against time
  • any time
  • (it's) time to run