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Definition of calling it a day
call it a day
verb
- to stop performing a task.
Last edited on Sep 02 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.
- to go home at the end of one's work day.
Citation from "Episode 1", Misfits (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Jan 13 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.
- to stop anything.
Citation from "Chapter 4", Eastbound & Down (TV), Season 1 Episode 4 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Nov 24 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 24 2011.
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