CALL IT A DAY Definition & Meaning

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call it a day

Stop a particular activity for the rest of the day, as in It's past five o'clock so let's call it a day. Similarly, call it a night means “to stop something for the rest of the night,” as in One more hand of bridge and then let's call it a night. The original phrase was call it half a day, first recorded in 1838, which referred to leaving one's place of employment before the work day was over. The first recorded use of call it a day was in 1919, and of call it a night in 1938. Also see call it quits.

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"My head hurts, should I open my skull and call it a day?" wrote one social media user.

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After using a mechanical digger and finding more than they anticipated - Zoe decided to call it a day.

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Murs said he had no plans to call it a day, admitting he still relished getting on stage and the nerves that came with it.

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He said the team decided to call it a day and give the whale another opportunity to swim out on its own, perhaps when it’s quieter at night.

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Despite having to call it a day against Alcaraz, it is clear Draper's durability has improved.

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