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By the end of the day vs Until the end of the day

Both phrases are correct and are commonly used in English. They express a similar meaning of referring to a specific point in time, usually the conclusion of the day. The choice between 'by the end of the day' and 'until the end of the day' depends on the context and the specific emphasis the speaker would like to convey.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to completing a task or achieving a goal before the day concludes.

"By the end of the day "

This phrase is used to indicate that something should be completed or achieved before the end of the day.

Examples:

  • I need the report finished by the end of the day.
  • Please make sure all the deliveries are done by the end of the day.
  • Dec 30, 2014 ... Which is the correct (or more correct) expression: By the end of today; By the end of the day. My context is a promise to send an email today ( ...
  • Jul 12, 2024 ... 30 votes, 35 comments. Hi friends, So as the title says, my makeup is gone by the end of the day. I have pretty oily skin, so I don't think ...
  • Oct 7, 2011 ... 1. By the end of the day he had written two reports but I think "...he wrote" is OK too. 2. I'll have finished the report by 4 tomorrow But I think "I'll finish" ...
  • Oct 12, 2021 ... Auto complete repeating tasks by the end of the day. I have a bunch of things I want to do every day but don't necessarily do every day. I ...
  • Dec 3, 2021 ... My FedEx package says it will be delivered today by the end of the day, but it's already 10:30 pm. Will it still be coming today or by tomorrow?
  • Jan 10, 2020 ... I want to make some cells can entry by specific date/day, and by the end of the day, no one can change or entry. the data I want to entry is numberic and ...
  • Jul 22, 2023 ... The recruiter said will give me an update by the end of the day as they are making decision by that day. Two days past still no response.
  • By the end of the day the storm had dissipated, and it became bright and sunny as if nothing had happened.
  • Jun 12, 2014 ... If I use my phone heavy, by the end of the day it would be at about 10% or less. If I use it lightly or at medium usage (which is rare) my ...
  • Aug 30, 2024 ... By the end of the day, my family was in complete chaos, and honestly, I'm so glad I stirred things up. Here's what I did.

Alternatives:

  • before the day is over
  • by the close of the day
  • by the end of today
  • by the end of this day

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a duration of time extending up to the conclusion of the day.

"Until the end of the day"

This phrase is used to specify a time frame that includes the entire duration leading up to the end of the day.

Examples:

  • You can use the conference room until the end of the day.
  • The sale will last until the end of the day.
  • Give me until the end of the day and I'll come with you.
  • Means you got until the end of the day.
  • Unfortunately, I didn't see Heather again until the end of the day.
  • You just wait until the end of the day, people will get desperate and they're going to pay anything.
  • I need until the end of the day, eight hours.
  • Because the book said it's best to wait until the end of the day.
  • Drive until the end of the day, then dump the car.
  • Self said we have until the end of the day To find the next cardholder.
  • Higgins gave me until the end of the day to figure out a way to get Song's wife out of North Korea.
  • And the court has given me until the end of the day to produce the original.
  • You have until the end of the day.
  • You have until the end of the day.
  • It's just occurred to me that your company is only going to own my network until the end of the day, so what the hell has this all been about?
  • It is a pity that once again in this Parliament legislation is left until the end of the day.
  • $2 million, you've got until the end of the day.
  • I am legally obligated to tell you that Mayfield is returning deposits until the end of the day today, but happily you don't need that.
  • Well, if me and ill Sims Every patient that I had not helped and did not resist until the end of the day.
  • You have until the end of the day tomorrow.
  • You have until the end of the day tomorrow
  • You have until the end of the day tomorrow to agree to be rebranded mine.

Alternatives:

  • up to the end of the day
  • until the day is over
  • until the close of the day
  • until the end of today

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