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Day off / Off day

Different meanings

A day off is a non-working day; an off day usually describes unusually poor performance or condition.

Day off

Use when

You mean a day when someone is not working.

Example

“Tomorrow is my day off.”

Off day

Use when

You mean a day when someone's performance, mood or condition is worse than usual.

Example

“The presenter was having an off day.”

Quick check

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