Cryptic crossword clue
Charlie’s copying Mike in holidaying under canvas 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CAMPING

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The straight part
We know that "holidaying under canvas" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case holidaying under canvas = camping.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CAMPING mean?

CAMPING verb
  1. To live in a tent or similar temporary accommodation.
  2. To set up a camp.
  3. To afford rest or lodging for.
  4. To stay in an advantageous location in a video game, such as next to a power-up's spawning point or in order to guard an area.
  5. To fight; contend in battle or in any kind of contest; to strive with others in doing anything; compete.
  6. To wrangle; argue.
CAMPING noun
  1. The recreational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation, usually in the wilderness.
  2. The act of setting up a camp.

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