THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Call it a day
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
To stop working on something, typically because the work is finished or it's time to rest.
Usage note: keep in mind
Call it a day means deciding to stop an activity for now, often after enough work. It does not say the whole project is finished. Use called it a day for the past; the it normally stays unchanged.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- We’ve done enough for today—let’s call it a day and continue tomorrow.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Quick idiom quiz
Try the two questions without looking back, then write a sentence of your own. You can retry as often as you like.
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Review the meaning
To stop working on something, typically because the work is finished or it's time to rest.
2. Can you recall the expression?
Complete the example using the expression from this lesson.
We’ve done enough for today—let’s ________ and continue tomorrow.
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Call it a day — To stop working on something, typically because the work is finished or it's time to rest.
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Make it yours
Write one sentence using “Call it a day” about your own life.
Check your sentence
Does your sentence match this meaning?
To stop working on something, typically because the work is finished or it's time to rest.
Compare: We’ve done enough for today—let’s call it a day and continue tomorrow.
Check the spelling and how the expression fits the sentence. Your example can be different.
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More examples in context
- We had edited three chapters, so we called it a day and continued the next morning.
- It's getting late. Shall we call it a day?
Check your understanding
If a team calls it a day halfway through a project, must the project be cancelled?
Check your answer
No. The team is stopping the current work session. They may return to the unfinished project later.
Use it in your own words
Write one new situation where call it a day fits. Explain the situation in plain English first, then rewrite it using the expression. Check that the tone and meaning suit your audience.