days off vs Day off

Both 'days off' and 'day off' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Days off' refers to multiple days when someone is not working, while 'day off' refers to a single day when someone is not working.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 169 views

days off

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to multiple days when someone is not working, such as weekends or vacation days.

Examples:

I enjoy my days off because I can relax and spend time with my family.
She has three days off next week to go on a short trip.
Most people look forward to their days off to recharge and unwind.
The employees rotate their days off to ensure coverage at the office.
He took a few days off to attend his friend's wedding.

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I spend my days off here, where she should be.
He would come and spend his days off here.
Vacations and regular days off are canceled.
Weekends and major public holidays are days off.
Six paid personal days off per year.
I did just request 10 consecutive days off in January.
Daryl needs a day off from talking about his days off.
Doing backup training on my days off.
I told you I got some days off.
I have the next two days off.
That's why I come here on my days off.
Thursday is one of my days off.
You got a couple days off from the tour after this show.
We had hoped to find some time together during her days off.
Vikings gave me 2 days off, but it's not worth going anywhere.
After tomorrow noon, you have two days off, Sugarbaby.
But preferably only on their days off.
We compensated them with days off.
So take two days off, you deserve it.
But you used all your days off when you had Roberculosis.

Alternatives:

time off
days away from work
days of rest
days of leisure
days of relaxation

Day off

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a single day when someone is not working, typically as part of their regular schedule or for personal reasons.

Examples:

I'm taking a day off to celebrate my birthday.
She has a day off on Fridays, so she plans activities for that day.
He needs a day off to rest and recover from a busy week.
The doctor recommended that she take a day off to recover from the flu.
I usually use my day off to catch up on household chores.

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Day off, Lucy's coming over.
Day off's canceled, we got a new case.
Day off: Thursday except July and August.
Day off with the opportunity to take advantage of the beach of Lake Issyk-Kul, boasting to be the largest alpine lake in the world.
I took the day off to spend with Lucy.
I took the day off work.
Invisible Monster Detector Man has the day off.
Thanks for volunteering on your day off.
People with the day off already know.
On your day off, in regular clothes.
It sounds like you need a day off.
I gave them the day off.
I gave Riley the day off.
I gave my driver the day off.
This is a case you caught on your day off.
So much for my day off.
Well, he took the day off.
I'm taking a day off tomorrow, because...
It's our only day off.
Do me a favor, take the day off.

Alternatives:

day away from work
day of rest
day of leisure
day of relaxation
personal day

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