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1 August 2026

Let's call it a day

We use this expression to say that we are going to finish something.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

What time is it?

Nearly five. Let's call it a day.

Good idea.

Example 2

It's getting too dark to play now. I can hardly see the ball.

You're right. Let's call it a day.

See you tomorrow.

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