What does the cryptic crossword clue "Holidays cancelled? You're joking (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "You're joking". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LEAVE (synonym="Holidays") + OFF (synonym="cancelled?") = LEAVEOFF; definition: "You're joking" The answer is LEAVEOFF.

Holidays cancelled? You're joking (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29053 | 17 Down | 2023-04-25 flower

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