Call it a day

Verb

Définitions

1.VerbTo cease an activity. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

"We have been at this for hours; let’s call it a day and come back tomorrow when we are fresh."

2.VerbTo retire.

"After suffering massive losses for three years in a row, the boss decided to call it a day, and sold his company."

3.VerbTo end a period of activity, either because it is unsuccessful or because enough has been done.

"After he was reprimanded for slacking on the job, they decided to call it a day and fire Allen."

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