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bankers' hours

American  

plural noun

  1. a short working day, especially one that extends from 9 or 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the hours during which banks were traditionally open to the public.


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One was from a rescue that was an hour away and observed bankers' hours on weekdays, making it impossible for us to visit.

From Salon Dec. 6, 2024

For depositors weary of long lines or inconvenienced by traditional bankers' hours, home banking should have an irresistible appeal.

From Time Magazine Archive

Following the tally, Political Aide Lyn Nofziger took the opportunity to counter charges that Reagan keeps bankers' hours: "Not bad for a lazy President."

From Time Magazine Archive

They keep the most bankerish of bankers' hours, charge high rates for their services, and send their customers statements only once every three months.

From Time Magazine Archive

"This ain't Washington, and we don't keep bankers' hours here," was the slogan of the Superintendent.

From I Married a Ranger by Smith, Dama Margaret

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