Don't give up the day job meaning
What does the saying 'Don't give up the day job' mean?
Idiom: Don't give up the day job
Meaning:
This idiom is used a way of telling something that they do something badly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Profession, work or study |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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