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单词 knocking-off time
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Definition of knocking-off time in English:

knocking-off time

noun
British informal
  • The time at which a person stops work for the day.

    at knocking-off time they all head out to the pub
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Staggered knocking-off times have been suggested as a way of beating rush-hour congestion.
    • There used to be hundreds and hundreds of people pouring out of the factory when the hooter went at knocking-off time.
    • The staff didn't want to get involved in a drawn-out commercial transaction that might cause them to have to stay past their knocking-off time.
    • They simply watch the clock and discuss knocking-off time while leaning miserably on Formica counters.
    • I'll frequently be here long after the six o'clock knocking-off time, while I know that the latecomers will be out the door as the chimes are still fading.

Definition of knocking-off time in US English:

knocking-off time

noun
British informal
  • The time at which a person stops work for the day.

    at knocking-off time they all head out to the pub
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I'll frequently be here long after the six o'clock knocking-off time, while I know that the latecomers will be out the door as the chimes are still fading.
    • There used to be hundreds and hundreds of people pouring out of the factory when the hooter went at knocking-off time.
    • They simply watch the clock and discuss knocking-off time while leaning miserably on Formica counters.
    • The staff didn't want to get involved in a drawn-out commercial transaction that might cause them to have to stay past their knocking-off time.
    • Staggered knocking-off times have been suggested as a way of beating rush-hour congestion.
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