call it a day

/kɔl ɪt eɪ deɪ/
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Other forms: called it a day; calls it a day

Definitions of call it a day
  1. verb
    stop doing what one is doing
    synonyms: call it quits
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    type of:
    cease, discontinue, give up, lay off, quit, stop
    put an end to a state or an activity
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