What does 'call it a day' mean?

Answer    :end a period of activity, especially resting content that enough has been done.

"we were prepared to do another long march before calling it a day"

synonyms:

admit defeat · concede defeat · stop trying · give up · give in · surrender · capitulate · be beaten · despair · lose heart · abandon hope · give up hope · throw in the towel/sponge · drop one's bundle

Explanation:

    prior to dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. she took no special notice of any of them. however, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. she is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.

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