DAY JOB Definition & Meaning

day job

one's regular job and main source of income, usually viewed in contrast to a speculative or irregular endeavor:
Good luck in the lottery, but don't quit your day job.

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It's an opportunity for him to show that his focus is on the day job rather than on dreams of independence.

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Family time also helped McIlroy compartmentalise the day job.

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Don’t quit your day job, Charlie.

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Mothersbaugh is grateful that his “day job” of music funds his collection — and art-creation habits.

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At the time, she did not really think much of it, other than a brief distraction from her day job.

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