Meaning of bankers' hours | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The time period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. of a weekday (corresponding to a late start, an early quit, and no weekend work).
   plural, plural-only
2. Any easy job, especially one with a short working day.
   figuratively, plural, plural-only

Examples

“I don't see how anyone with a day job is supposed to deal with them when they keep only bankers' hours.”

“Q: How's she like her new job? A: She's careful not to admit it, but it's bankers' hours and she knows it.”

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