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To stop working

wind down

to gradually reduce work before stopping completely

knock off

to stop working

shut up shop

to stop working at the end of the day

clock off

in a factory, to pass a special card through a piece of equipment to record that you are leaving work

disband

verb

if a group of people disbands or is disbanded, its members stop working together

ease off

to give something less effort or energy, especially when you have been working very hard

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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