off day
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English
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[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- (sense 2) Always with stress on off.
Noun
[edit]- A day in which an employee is not scheduled to work; a day off.
- Until they gain a little seniority at this hospital, newly hired nurses need not expect to have two consecutive off days.
- A day in which a person is not performing up to their usual level of ability.
- I understand any pitcher can have an off day but walking four batters in one inning is ridiculous!