뜻
To decide to stop working on something for the rest of the day.
문화적 배경
In the US, 'calling it a day' is often used by managers to show they care about their employees' well-being, especially after a long project. In the UK, 'calling it a day' is frequently the precursor to 'going for a pint.' It marks the transition from the workplace to the social hub of the pub. While the English idiom is used, the concept of 'calling it a day' can be culturally difficult in Japan due to 'karoshi' (overwork) and the social pressure to stay until the boss leaves. For those working from home, 'calling it a day' is a mental ritual used to separate home life from work life when there is no physical office to leave.
Use it to be polite
If you want to leave a social event without being rude, 'call it a day' is a perfect, neutral excuse.
Don't forget the 'it'
Saying 'Call a day' sounds very strange to native speakers. Always keep the 'it'!
뜻
To decide to stop working on something for the rest of the day.
Use it to be polite
If you want to leave a social event without being rude, 'call it a day' is a perfect, neutral excuse.
Don't forget the 'it'
Saying 'Call a day' sounds very strange to native speakers. Always keep the 'it'!
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.
We have been working since 8 AM. It's 6 PM now, so let's ____ ____ ____ ____.
The full idiom is 'call it a day.'
Which situation is best for using 'call it a day'?
Choose the correct situation:
'Call it a day' means stopping work for the rest of the day.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
Boss: 'You've done a great job on the presentation.' Employee: 'Thank you. Since it's finished, ____?'
The employee is asking for permission to finish work for the day.
Match the phrase to the time of day.
If it is 11:00 PM and you are stopping an activity, you should say:
'Call it a night' is the variation used late in the evening.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제We have been working since 8 AM. It's 6 PM now, so let's ____ ____ ____ ____.
The full idiom is 'call it a day.'
Choose the correct situation:
'Call it a day' means stopping work for the rest of the day.
Boss: 'You've done a great job on the presentation.' Employee: 'Thank you. Since it's finished, ____?'
The employee is asking for permission to finish work for the day.
If it is 11:00 PM and you are stopping an activity, you should say:
'Call it a night' is the variation used late in the evening.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Usually no. For relationships, we say 'call it quits.' 'Call it a day' is for work or activities.
Yes, it is neutral and professional. However, make sure you have actually finished your work first!
'Finish work' is literal. 'Call it a day' is an idiom that sounds more natural and conversational.
Yes! People often say 'Let's call it a week' on Friday afternoons.
It is neutral. It's fine for the office, but you wouldn't use it in a formal legal contract.
Not necessarily. It usually just means you are done for today and will continue tomorrow.
No. Use 'take a break' for short pauses.
Yes: 'We called it a day.'
In English, 'it' is often used as a 'dummy subject' or 'dummy object' to refer to a general situation.
It's very rare. We almost always use 'day' or 'night.'
관련 표현
Call it a night
similarTo stop an activity late in the evening.
Call it quits
similarTo stop doing something permanently or settle a score.
Wrap it up
builds onTo finish the final parts of something.
Knock off
synonymTo finish work.
