bankers' hours

banker's hours

A limited work schedule (as banks were once known for having short work days and being closed on holidays and weekends). You won't be able to reach her on a Saturday—she keeps banker's hours.

bankers' hours

A working day that is shorter than usual or acceptable, especially one that begins late and ends early. It refers to the traditional opening times for banks, which formerly opened at 10 AM and closed at 3 PM. With the boss out on vacation, some of us have been working bankers' hours for the past couple of weeks.

词组	bankers' hours
释义	bankers' hours banker's hours A limited work schedule (as banks were once known for having short work days and being closed on holidays and weekends). You won't be able to reach her on a Saturday—she keeps banker's hours. See also: hour bankers' hours A working day that is shorter than usual or acceptable, especially one that begins late and ends early. It refers to the traditional opening times for banks, which formerly opened at 10 AM and closed at 3 PM. With the boss out on vacation, some of us have been working bankers' hours for the past couple of weeks. See also: hour Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: banker's hours banker’s hours keep banker's hours all hours all hours (of the day and night) condense condense (something) (in)to (something) condense to keep on at (one) dozen References in periodicals archive After all, between making dinner, taking the kids to soccer practice and juggling your career, bankers' hours may not always fit your schedule. Making online banking work for you "The truth is that much of the rest of the health care system works on bankers' hours," Bryant commented. Retail Rx goes on the offensive "The truth is that much of the rest of the health care system works on bankers' hours. Ask anyone with strep throat or a sprained ankle who has the misfortune to need simple medical care in the middle of the night or on a weekend; it's difficult to get in anywhere unless it's an emergency room. NACDS goes on the offensive At some points of entry, Customs authorities keep bankers' hours while importers continue to be frustrated at the thought that one minor error on a customs declaration can mean not only lengthy and costly delays, but also substantial fines and forthcoming audits. Promoting reforms: Chamber efforts help streamline Customs procedures So the next time you hear the term "bankers' hours," I hope you'll realize it's as dated as buggy whips and lava lamps. The new 'bankers' hours': 24 x 7 x 365 customers demand convenience. And they get it 'The old reality of 'bankers' hours' doesn't cut in any more. Personal Finance: Open all hours to beat the Internet Once of the first things I noticed when I moved here, which I found perplexing to say the least, was that many police precintcts in small towns keep bankers' hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. Readers' Letters Contrary to the popular myth that Washington keeps bankers' hours, people in the political community put in long days. The seven deadly sins of politics: what's wrong with Clinton? Let us count the faults Remember how veteran Arkansas advertising pro Don Hale decided to take up bankers' hours last year, joining Citizens Bank of Batesville? Quick stop at the bank They won't deal with 1950s services at bankers' hours forever. Let's silence the violins for small CUs The philanthropic spirit doesn't stop with cash and checks, and it doesn't end with bankers' hours. Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Awards
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