Roman holiday noun phrase
It refers to a holiday given for a gladiatorial combat.
Entertainment or advantage that depends on the exploitation, suffering, or failure of others
His defeat is his enemies' Roman holiday.
The lowest paid mine workers are seen as a means of providing some people with Roman holidays.
To punish someone or something harshly
Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.
White lie
Act in a way that is likely to cause problems for you
Plural noun: Roman holidays