casual Friday
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of casual Friday
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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There will be many times when new employees are unsure of whether the criticism they faced was normal or toxic, if they should approach the team first or their boss over an interpersonal conflict, and what “casual Friday” really means.
Years ago on one “Casual Friday” at work, she wore a dashiki-type garment from Ethiopia.
From New York Times
Appearing at a news conference in an open-necked white shirt and blue jacket, Sánchez explained he had dressed less formally not as a nod to the casual Friday custom but to curb utility use — presumably air-conditioning, but he did not spell that out.
From Seattle Times
Hundreds of voters in Casual Friday polo shirts and summer-weight blouses sat eating barbecue inside a plant that makes military-style tactical gear as Mr. Pence and Gov. Doug Ducey gave speeches endorsing Ms. Robson as a keep-the-faith conservative.
From New York Times
After all, the rest of the week is casual Friday for the hybrid worker.
From Seattle Times
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