Roman holiday

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In the past, Italy away was something of a Roman holiday for England in the Six Nations.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The proportion of crisp-soft rice to stretchy cheese is ideal, and, like the puntarelle, a Roman holiday.

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023

Kim Kardashian is making a number of sartorial statements during her Roman holiday.

From Fox News • Jul. 1, 2021

Herrmann called composing his 1941 Symphony a "Roman holiday."

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2016

This prelate was willing to bleed Ireland to death to make a Roman holiday.

From The Untilled Field by Moore, George (George Augustus)