Idiom
call it a day
To decide to stop working or doing an activity for the remainder of the day.
Meanings
To decide to cease one's work or activity for the rest of the day, often due to completion, tiredness, or external factors.
Definition
This idiom means to conclude a task, activity, or work session, typically for the rest of the day. It implies that enough has been accomplished, and it's time to take a break or finish for the day. The phrase can be used in both professional and casual contexts.
Examples
- After twelve hours of intense coding, Sarah decided to call it a day and get some rest.
- The construction crew called it a day when the heavy rain started, making further work unsafe.
- We've made excellent progress on the presentation, so I think we can call it a day now and pick it up tomorrow morning.
- Even though he was close to finishing his report, Mark realized he was too tired and had to call it a day.
- It's getting late, and I'm exhausted; let's just call it a day and go home.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to omit "it" or "a" from the idiom, incorrectly saying something like "call day" or "call it day" instead of the full phrase "call it a day."
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