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Definition

Conventional American work hours. Synonymous with job.

Context : Business, Popular Culture
Category: Idiom
Semantic: job

"Nine to Five" is the title of a popular Hollywood movie in 1980. The movie is a comedy about sexism in the workplace.

Usage of “9 to 5”

  1. I can't come with you on Friday, my 9 to 5 has me tied up.

Examples of idiom “9 to 5” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'natewhitley'
    natewhitley:

    When did 5 o'clock traffic become 4 o'clock traffic? Is the song 9 to 5 no longer applicable to americans?

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'BlueGlitter82'
    BlueGlitter82:

    @djjeffbarringer HI :) Im still at work no 9 to 5 for me today. Oh well tomorrow is FRIDAY! YEA! Any big plans?

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'uryam'
    uryam:

    This 9 to 5 grind isnt meant for me. Just a few more months...

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'BINA_VOLFIE'
    BINA_VOLFIE:

    At work for 12 hours now! But today was a great day and I am thankful to be able to do what I love! Could never work 9 to 5!

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'jodim'
    jodim:

    @flahute I have 7 games going. Really gets in the way of my 9 to 5.