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day off

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  1. A day away from work, school, or a similar obligation; a free day. For example, Sophie always used her day off to do errands. [Late 1800s]

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If people are free to use the time savings to exercise, get outside or enjoy an extra day off, that could be even better than taking pseudo breaks on mundane work tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal

This means public schools can close and state employees can elect to take the day off.

From Los Angeles Times

Rams players enjoyed the day off they got for Christmas, perhaps no one more than Puka Nacua.

From Los Angeles Times

When he could arrange a few days off, he would train with instructors in adaptive skiing around the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

He often gives customers his phone number if they want advice on his days off.

From The Wall Street Journal

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