off day
An "off day" can refer to either a scheduled break from work or a day when things don't go as planned.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A day when someone does not perform as well as they usually do.
Example
- Even the best players have off days.
- I'm having an off day and making a lot of mistakes.
B1Work
(informal)A scheduled day when an employee is not required to work.
Example
- Friday is my off day, so I won't be in the office.
- She has an off day every Wednesday.
B2General
(informal)A day when things go poorly or not as planned.
Example
- Today has been an off day; everything is going wrong.
- Missing the bus and losing my keys made it an off day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "off day":
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