nine to five
See also: nine-to-five
English
Alternative forms
- 9 to 5
- nine while five (Yorkshire)
Etymology
From the hours that workers in offices, etc, typically work in the US, the UK and various other countries.
Adverb
- From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nine to five, what a way to make a living; barely getting by, it's all taking and no giving. - 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Noun
the nine to five (plural nine to fives)
- A typical working day.
- Going back to the nine to five after the weekend can be depressing.
Synonyms
Derived terms
Translations
typical working day
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