Meaning of Idiom ‘Nine to Five’ Nine to five means 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and refers to a standard work day or usual office hours; the hours one works on a regular job; a set work schedule that starts and ends at the same time each day. The idiom nine to five does not … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Five-finger Discount’ A five-finger discount refers to an act of shoplifting or stealing from a retail shop. , Usage Five-finger discount is usually reserved for acts of shoplifting but it can be applied generally to any theft. Examples Of Use “How did you get that necklace?” asked Alice. “I used my five-finger … Read more