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call it a day

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkɔːl ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/

call it a day means: To stop working or doing something for now, usually until another day.

verb

STOP FOR TODAYB1

To stop working or doing something for now, usually until another day.

  • I’m tired; let’s call it a day.
  • We called it a day after painting two rooms.
  • Shall we call it a day and finish tomorrow?

Similar words: stop, finish, pack up

Common phrases: call it a day, call it a day

RETIREB2

To stop doing a job or running a business permanently.

  • After forty years of teaching, she called it a day.
  • He plans to call it a day when he turns seventy.
  • They called it a day and sold the family business.

Similar words: retire, quit

Common phrases: call it a day, call it a day

phrase

STOP FOR TODAYB1

Used when you decide to stop your work or another activity for now.

  • Let’s call it a day.
  • We’ve done enough to call it a day.
  • Is it time to call it a day?

Similar words: stop for now, finish for today

Common phrases: call it a day, call it a day

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What does call it a day mean?

To stop working or doing something for now, usually until another day.

What is call it a day in other languages?

Türkçe: bugünlük işi bitirmek · Español: dar por terminado el día · Français: s’arrêter pour aujourd’hui · Deutsch: für heute Schluss machen · Italiano: finire per oggi · 日本語: 今日は切り上げる

How do you pronounce call it a day?

It is pronounced /ˌkɔːl ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/.

How do you use call it a day in a sentence?

I’m tired; let’s call it a day. We called it a day after painting two rooms.

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