banker's hours

Noun

bankers' hours pl (plural only)

1. (plural, 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).
   • I don't see how anyone with a day job is supposed to deal with them when they keep only bankers' hours.
2. (figuratively, plural, plural-only) Any easy job, especially one with a short working day.
   • Q: How's she like her new job?
     A: She's careful not to admit it, but it's bankers' hours and she knows it.

   Synonyms:

   sinecure