English idiom

call it a day

Register · Informal CEFR B1

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Figurative meaning

To decide to stop working on something for now.

Why this phrase?

The speaker labels the current work period a completed day and stops, even if the calendar day continues.

Example

“We've done enough for today, so let's call it a day.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

shut up shop

to stop working for the day or to close a business permanently

do the job

to be good enough to achieve the desired result

end of story

used to say that there is nothing more to add or discuss

have your hands full

To be very busy or fully occupied with responsibilities.

hit the ground running

to start a new job or project with immediate energy and effectiveness, without needing a slow start

hit the sack

To go to bed.

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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