BANKER'S HOURS

banker's hours: translation

banker's hours ˈbanker's ˌhours noun [plural] old-fashioned informal

short working hours, in which you start work late and finish early, with a long break for lunch

banker's hours UK US noun [plural]

► INFORMAL a work day that is shorter than that of most businesses, typically between 10 am and 3 pm on Monday through Friday, the hours when banks used to be open: »

His business is doing so well he can just keep banker's hours.

→ See also BUSINESS HOURS(Cf. ↑business hours)

banker's hours: translation

Fig. short work hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. •

When did you start keeping banker's hours?

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There aren't many bankers who keep banker's hours these days.

общ., амер., сленг короткий рабочий день (10:00 – 14:00)