Meaning: This idiom means to stop working or end an activity, especially when it’s time to finish for the day or when enough has been done.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “We’ve finished the project for now, so let’s call it a day.”
- “After working on the car for hours, he decided to call it a day and try again tomorrow.”
- “It’s getting late, and we’ve made good progress. Let’s call it a day.”
Origin: The phrase “call it a day” dates back to the early 20th century. Originally, it may have referred to declaring a specific task or workday over, similar to how workers would “call” the end of a workday. Over time, it evolved into a common way to suggest stopping any activity, whether it be work or play, for the time being.
