come on vacation, leave on probation

phrase

A satirical statement implying that travelers in the United States who visit vacation hotspots that are known for their largely permissive atmosphere will usually run into legal trouble.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. UShumorousA satirical statement implying that travelers in the United States who visit vacation hotspots that are known for their largely permissive atmosphere will usually run into legal trouble.

Origin

Chosen for the rhyme.

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APA

come on vacation, leave on probation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/come%20on%20vacation%2C%20leave%20on%20probation

MLA

“come on vacation, leave on probation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/come%20on%20vacation%2C%20leave%20on%20probation. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “come on vacation, leave on probation,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/come%20on%20vacation%2C%20leave%20on%20probation.

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