bankers' hours en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From the traditional opening hours of banks in the 1800s, and in some parts of the United States, maintained until the 1960s.
Meanings
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(plural, plural-only) The time period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. of a weekday (corresponding to a late start, an early quit, and no weekend work).
I don't see how anyone with a day job is supposed to deal with them when they keep only bankers' hours.
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(figuratively, plural, plural-only) Any easy job, especially one with a short working day.
Q: How's she like her new job? A: She's careful not to admit it, but it's bankers' hours and she knows it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| banker's hours | alternative | lexicographic |