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day off

Idioms  

  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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DR Congo's ministry of labour and employment said that as a result of the "historic" victory, the nation could have the day off work to "celebrate in unity, fervour and national pride".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Shipping executive Varuna Perera welcomed the day off but was uncertain of its impact.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

A 2024 examination, for example, discovered that a Nebraska parole board staffer drove a state car 243 miles on her day off to attend a retirement party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The union said higher-skilled staff at the sites were last year given 3.6% pay increases "against their will", while those on the factory floor agreed to a 4.2% rise and an extra day off.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“There is no emergency. I just thought you deserved a day off, and I missed my favorite daughter.”

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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