Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Call it a day

What does it mean?

To stop working or end an activity for now.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral.

When do you use it?

Use it when you decide to finish for the day or stop an activity.

Examples

Example 1: It is getting late, so let us call it a day.

Example 2: We made good progress, so we called it a day.

Question for you

When do you usually call it a day?

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