off from work

off from work

1. Finished with one's work for the day. I'll be off from work at 6, if you want to meet me then. I need to get these presents wrapped before my wife gets off from work.
2. Not attending work for a period of time. I can't wait to be off from work for three whole weeks next month!
See also: off, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • off of work
  • offed
  • off
  • commute
  • commute (something) into (something)
  • commute into
  • go to work
  • go/set to work
  • at work
  • I've got work to do
References in periodicals archive
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