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Sure, quit talking on sailor's day off! (5,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shore leave

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'talking on sailor's day off' is the definition.
I know that 'sailor' relates to this answer.

'sure quit' is the wordplay.
'sure' becomes 'shore' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'quit' becomes 'leave' (synonyms).
'shore'+'leave'='SHORE-LEAVE'

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(Other definitions for shore leave that I've seen before include "Time off for sailors in port" , "rest of the crew" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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