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I just finished school vs I just got off school

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I just finished school' implies completing a period of education, while 'I just got off school' suggests leaving the school premises after classes. The phrases aren't directly comparable as they convey different meanings.
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I just finished school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the completion of a period of education.

This phrase is used to convey that someone has completed their education, such as finishing a school year, graduating, or completing a course.

Examples:

  • I just finished school and I'm looking for a job now.
  • She said she just finished school and wants to travel for a year.
  • After I just finished school, I plan to start my own business.
  • He's excited because he just finished school and is ready to pursue his career.
  • I can't believe I just finished school; time really flies.
  • Jul 14, 2016 ... I just finished school, what's next? All related (79).
  • Aug 27, 2022 ... I just finished school and we did some projects where we forked a repo and worked on it. I wanted to showcase these projects on my resume ...
  • May 18, 2017 ... Originally Answered: I just finished school, what's next? ·. Welcome to the rat race. Did you just finish high school or college? What do you ...
  • Oct 1, 2014 ... [Spoilers] So I just finished School Days... That's a nice boat. But seriously, WHAT. THE. FUCK. How many people had to see this script and ...
  • Jul 17, 2006 ... I just finished school and I wish there were about 10 classes that could have been added to help me prepare better; however, the best way to ...
  • May 16, 2024 ... ... r/Adulting - Miss how young and naive I was when I just finished school. Upvote 205. Downvote 15 Go to comments
  • Translate I just finished school. See Spanish-English translations with audio pronunciations, examples, and word-by-word explanations.
  • Oct 28, 2020 ... I just finished school, and I pay $55 every month, so does that mean I'll get my diploma after it's all paid for? Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Nov 15, 2022 ... I'd say “I just got out of school” or “I just finished school/class” “class” works better for college |@RossieRose you're welcome.
  • Aug 18, 2018 ... ... they don't have a bar exam in my province. I just finished school and will be starting my articling soon. Upvote 7. Downvote Reply reply

Alternatives:

  • I just graduated from school.
  • I just completed my schooling.
  • I just finished my studies.
  • I just wrapped up school.
  • I just concluded my education.

I just got off school

This phrase is correct but less common. It is used to indicate leaving the school premises after classes.

This phrase is used to express the action of leaving the school building or grounds after classes have ended.

Examples:

  • I just got off school and I'm heading home now.
  • She said she just got off school and is meeting her friends at the park.
  • After I just got off school, I have to go to soccer practice.
  • He's tired because he just got off school and has a lot of homework to do.
  • I can't wait to relax after I just got off school.
  • Nov 20, 2023 ... I see it all the time, but no one has came up with an actual reason. (Sorry if bad grammar, I just got off school, and I made a dash to the bus).
  • Oct 24, 2021 ... Can I say"I just got off school" or "I'm off school"? Like “I just got off work.” velisarius. Senior Member. Greece. British English ...
  • Dec 16, 2010 ... ... I just got off school and have a 6 week break to try and get in shape for such a long trip, plus most of my route would be along ...
  • "Hey Chris, it's Ollie I just got off school so wanna hang out?" I asked slightly nervous but trying to keep my calm. "Sure! The bands here actually at my ...
  • Dec 23, 2022 ... ... I just got off school yesterday actually). Examining a classic Christmas character and her interpretation in Disney-The Sugar Plum Fairy-. So ...
  • So here's the deal: I just got off school, and I have 2 months with nothing to do. I need a plugin to work on, or cheap graphics to do, or something.
  • Oct 23, 2023 ... I just got off school today for spring break. I have to go on a 6 hour drive and wanted to start reading my Bible so I created a little out ...
  • Oct 12, 2022 ... Honestly I just got off school and it came to me, I just showed up and I didn't know what was happening.” Howe has made significant impacts ...
  • Oct 24, 2023 ... I just got off school today for spring break. I have to go on a 6 hour drive and wanted to start reading my Bible so I created a little out ...

Alternatives:

  • I just left school.
  • I just finished classes.
  • I just got out of school.
  • I just ended my school day.
  • I just completed my school day.

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