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In many English-speaking countries, the week is traditionally seen as starting on Sunday, while in others (and in international business standards), it starts on Monday. When referring to the working days, people often say "during the week" or "on weekdays" to distinguish these from the weekend.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Mark is lounging in the breakroom while Brian is stuck in the server room.
Mark

Yo, any chance I can coast for a week? Totally burnt out.

Mark
Brian
Brian

Just restart your brain and get back to work.

💡
Mark uses the slang 'coast' (to do as little work as possible) to ask for a week of slack, while Brian responds with his characteristic IT-themed sarcasm by telling him to 'restart'.

Meanings

noun

A period of seven consecutive days, beginning on Sunday or Monday depending on the cultural context.

"I will be going on vacation for one week."

noun

The days of the week other than the weekend; the working days.

"She works long hours during the week but relaxes on Saturdays."

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