Gardening leave meaning
What does the saying 'Gardening leave' mean?
Idiom: Gardening leave
Meaning:
If someone is paid for a period when they are not working, either after they have given in their notice or when they are being investigated, they are on gardening leave.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Profession, work or study |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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