English · Work & Business
call it a day
/kɔːl ɪt ə deɪ/
[/kɔːl ɪt ə deɪ/]
stop working
Intermediatephrase
Definition
To decide to stop working on something, either for now or permanently.
Example
We've been at this for hours and we're all tired, so let's call it a day and continue tomorrow.
We've been at this for hours and we're all tired, so let's call it a day and continue tomorrow.
Etymology
An early 20th-century phrase, originally 'call it a half-day', meaning to end the working day.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for deciding to stop an activity, especially work.