Meaning of "End-of-service leave"
This refers to the final leave taken all at once just before discharge (the end of military service), during which soldiers finalize their preparations for re-entering civilian life.
"My end-of-service leave is coming up soon, so I’m starting to pack my things and get my paperwork ready in advance starting today."
Related slang words
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