a "saturday to monday

**ModernDickens** · 22-Jan-2010, 17:02

This is a reflection on the expression "saturday to monday" used as a noun, designed as an alternative to the more widespread term "weekend".

All I expect to know is whether or not you've ever heard it or encountered it in some piece of literature , whether it's still currently employed or not.

Thank you very much.

**Anglika** · 22-Jan-2010, 17:22

I have only encountered it where someone wished to be very precise about the days involved. Certainly have not met it as a "replacement" for "weekend".

**bhaisahab** · 22-Jan-2010, 19:33

Originally Posted by Anglika

I have only encountered it where someone wished to be very precise about the days involved. Certainly have not met it as a "replacement" for "weekend".

Same here.

**BobK** · 22-Jan-2010, 20:43

Incidentally, there is the fixed phrase 'a long weekend' - which lasts about 3 days (Fri/Sunday, Saturday/Monday, or early afternoon on Fri/late morning Mon).

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