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What does "Call it a day" mean?
To 'call it a day' means to stop working for the day or to conclude an activity.
When do you use "Call it a day"?
This phrase is appropriate to use when you want to indicate that you are ending your work for the day or wrapping up an activity, often after a period of effort or when further work seems unnecessary.
"Call it a day" Usage Examples
- After working on the project for eight hours straight, I think we should call it a day.
- It's getting late, and we've done enough for now; let’s call it a day.
- The weather is too bad to continue the game, so let’s call it a day.
- I've finished all my tasks, so I'm going to call it a day and head home.
- We’ve made great progress, but I’m exhausted; let’s just call it a day.
"Call it a day" Explained
The phrase likely originates from the idea of 'calling' or declaring the end of a day's work. It may stem from the practices of workers who, at the end of their shift, would signal that they were done for the day. The phrase has been in use since the 20th century and reflects a common practice in various work environments.