out of hours
phrase
British
: after the regular hours of work or operation
The professor gave out his phone number so students could reach him out of hours.
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“Out of hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20hours. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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