bankers' hours

== English == === Alternative forms === banker's hours === Etymology === From the traditional opening hours of banks in the 1800s, and in some parts of the United States, maintained until the 1960s. === Pronunciation === === Noun === bankers' hours pl (plural only) The time period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. of a weekday (corresponding to a late start, an early quit, and no weekend work). Hypernym: working hours (figuratively) Any easy job, especially one with a short working day. Synonym: sinecure