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leave work at the door

LEEV WERK at the DOR

liːv wɜːrk æt ðə dɔːr

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leaveworkatthedoor

Dictionary meaning

to mentally disconnect from work when you arrive home; to avoid bringing professional stress and concerns into personal or family time; to maintain a clear boundary between work life and home life

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