quit for the day

/kwɪt fɔːr ðə deɪ/
phraseIntermediate
informal

To stop working or engaging in an activity for the remainder of the day, often due to fatigue or completion of tasks.

After finishing the report, I decided to quit for the day and go home early.

The team quit for the day once the project milestone was completed.

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This phrase is commonly used in work or professional settings to indicate the end of one's workday.

Collocations

call it a dayA similar phrase meaning to stop working for the day.

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Related Phrases

call it a dayphrase
To stop working for the day

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Professional Settings

This phrase is commonly used in workplaces to indicate the end of the workday, especially when tasks are completed or energy levels are low.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'quit' meaning to stop doing something, combined with 'for the day' to specify the time frame.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used when someone has completed their tasks or is too tired to continue working.

Word Breakdown

quit
to stop doing something
verb
+
for the day
specifying the time frame as the remainder of the day
phrase
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