Meaning of POETS day | Babel Free

Definitions

Friday, the last day of the working week.

Australia, New-Zealand, UK, humorous

Examples

“He was about to walk out the door when Malika came in with the weighty, leatherbound Consejo book that recorded the Board minutes. Alex's heart sank. Malika looked surprised. ‘Malika, it's POETS day. Time to go home.’ ‘POETS day?’ ‘Yes. Piss Off Early, Tomorrow's Saturday.’”

“‘It's poets' day,’ said one of the crew. ‘Poets′ day?’ said Tony incredulously. ‘In Leeds?!?’ ‘Yes, POETS — Piss Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday.’”

“‘Check your computer in about an hour's time. But be warned – POETS day, meaning the CID cupboard might be a bit on the Mother Hubbard side.’ ‘Appreciate anything you can get for us, Stan. Happy trails.’ Rebus clicked the phone shut. ‘POETS day,’ he reminded Siobhan. ‘Piss Off Early, Tomorrow's Saturday,’ she recited.”

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