Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A day when things go poorly.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a day when things go poorly
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Examples
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Even on an off-day, Brazil will probably boast plenty of offensive oomph.
World Cup Countdown Begins in Brazil Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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Even on an off-day, Brazil will probably boast plenty of offensive oomph.
World Cup Countdown Begins in Brazil Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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By virtue of having clinched the best record in the NL, the Phillies were able to pick which Division Series they wanted to play -- and of course, they chose the one with the extra off-day between Games 1 and 2, which will allow them to use only three starting pitchers in the first round.
Can anyone stop the Phillies? Dave Sheinin 2010
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They had plenty of off-days early, but with only one off-day until May 21, they will push their bullpen hard over the next month—and probably for the rest of the season, considering how rarely the Yankees starters last deep into games.
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On an off-day for NFL players, Chad Ochocinco demonstrated how, sometimes, the thumbs may not be connected to the brain when it comes to Twitter.
Chad Ochocinco tweets his phone number with predictable results Cindy Boren 2010
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Their final off-day of the season comes next Thursday, between sets in Seattle and Toronto.
Run Ragged, Yanks Bow to Baltimore Jared Diamond 2011
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Adding a layer of absurdity, reports circulated that the Sox's off-day pitching staff drank beer and munched on fast-food chicken during games.
Jets Are the Red Sox Without the Beer Jason Gay 2012
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When they're having an off-day, you need someone else.
Arsenal too predictable and need 'English mentality' – Dennis Bergkamp 2012
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Mets broadcaster Ron Darling, a major-league pitcher for 13 years, said he and his ex-wife made sure she was induced on an off-day to make sure he wouldn't be away from his team too long.
It's Babies Before Baseball Mike Sielski 2011
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He spent Monday's off-day fielding questions from reporters about whether Ken Griffey Jr. had indeed fell asleep in the Mariners clubhouse during a game last week.
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