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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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I tend to avoid airports on my day off since I traverse them nonstop for this job.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

"They often report they would rather have a physical accident to have a reason not to show up than just take the day off."

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

In 1984, President Cleveland signed a congressional act establishing the first Monday of September as a legal holiday, which has become known for promotional sales as well as a day off for many.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

“I thought he swung the bat pretty well. So, it’s a premeditated day off today. He’ll be back in there tomorrow, but I guess no news is good news.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

On his day off that week, he drove up the Hudson River to see his ill father.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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