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.