off the clock
The phrase "off the clock" is commonly used in workplace contexts to indicate that someone is not working or is not being paid for their time.
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Definition
B2Employment
(informal)Not currently working or outside normal working hours.
Example
- She told her boss that she couldn't attend the meeting because she was off the clock.
B2Employment
(informal)Doing tasks without receiving payment or compensation.
Example
- He often finds himself answering emails off the clock.
B2General
(informal)Engaged in leisure or personal activities instead of work.
Example
- When she's off the clock, she enjoys hiking and reading.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "off the clock":
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