Idiom

Dont give up the day job

What does "Dont give up the day job" mean?

Said to someone who is a poor performer at a task - suggesting that they wouldn't be able to succeed at it professionally.

Don’t give up the day job

USA, 1950s

Said to someone who is a poor performer at a task - suggesting that they wouldn't be able to succeed at it professionally.

Worldwide, but not particularly commonplace.

  • Your singing is way off key mate - don't give up the day job will you.