duvet day
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of duvet day
C20: from the idea of staying in bed rather than going to work
Example Sentences
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Presenteeism is on the rise – but if you are oozing snot you may want to consider having a duvet day.
From The Guardian
When I let you have a duvet day, curl up on the sofa and watch DVDs, it is so I only have to heat one room, as the gas is running out.
From BBC
A head teacher has defended his decision to offer staff at a Lincolnshire school a 'duvet day'.
From BBC
A 'duvet day' is an absence which can be approved by the employer with no reason given.
From BBC
"A national 'duvet day' at a time of crisis ... is pathetic," griped another.
From Time Magazine Archive
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