mental health day

noun

A day off without authorization from work or school for the benefit of one's mental health.

Meanings

nounmental health day (plural mental health days)

plural mental health days

  1. A day off without authorization from work or school for the benefit of one's mental health.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mental health, day.
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