I was charged a $10 late fee for not returning the video on time. vs I was charged a $10 late fee because of not returning the video on time.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different nuances. The first phrase 'I was charged a $10 late fee for not returning the video on time' implies a direct consequence, while the second phrase 'I was charged a $10 late fee because of not returning the video on time' provides a reason for the late fee.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1016 views

I was charged a $10 late fee for not returning the video on time.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the reason for being charged a late fee due to not returning the video on time.

Examples:

I was charged a $20 late fee for not paying my bill on time.
She was charged a $5 late fee for returning the library book past the due date.
They were charged a $15 late fee for missing the deadline.
He was charged a $30 late fee for not submitting the assignment on time.
The customer was charged a $25 late fee for returning the equipment late.

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I inherited a $10 million pipeline business when I was 24.
First time I was sued, I got a legal-aid lawyer with a $10 suit.
Just didn't know that I was a $10 million catch!
Okay, I'm just going to waive the late fee for these.
And that includes the time I had back surgery, came in at 9:00 A.M. the next morning, and closed a $10 million deal while I was still high on pain meds.
My husband says we might have to charge you a $50 late fee.
And there was a $10 million life insurance policy.
It's a $10 million jackpot.
He's a $10 million-a-year bookie.
This is a $10 million deal, carlos.
- A $ 10 word for prenatal hypertension.
This is a $ 10 million worldwide launch.
Nine teenagers alone in a $10 million loft in Tribeca.
Pfizer has a $10 million account with Galweather.
Had a $10 million account.
Harvard is offering me a $10 million endowment.
Because his mom just dropped a $10 million bomb on him.
Exotic pets are a $10 billion a year industry.
Otherwise, I just defaced a $10 million painting.
A $10 million verdict will destroy the Sea Defenders.

Alternatives:

I was charged a $10 late fee because I did not return the video on time.
I was charged a $10 late fee due to not returning the video on time.
I was charged a $10 late fee as a result of not returning the video on time.
I was charged a $10 late fee on account of not returning the video on time.
I was charged a $10 late fee owing to not returning the video on time.

I was charged a $10 late fee because of not returning the video on time.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to provide a reason for being charged a late fee due to not returning the video on time.

Examples:

She was charged a $15 late fee because of not renewing her library book on time.
They were charged a $20 late fee because of missing the payment deadline.
He was charged a $25 late fee because of not returning the rented equipment on time.
The customer was charged a $30 late fee because of returning the damaged item late.
I was charged a $5 late fee because of not completing the task on time.

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I inherited a $10 million pipeline business when I was 24.
First time I was sued, I got a legal-aid lawyer with a $10 suit.
I was charged for murder because of it.
Just didn't know that I was a $10 million catch!
And that includes the time I had back surgery, came in at 9:00 A.M. the next morning, and closed a $10 million deal while I was still high on pain meds.
My husband says we might have to charge you a $50 late fee.
And there was a $10 million life insurance policy.
It's a $10 million jackpot.
He's a $10 million-a-year bookie.
This is a $10 million deal, carlos.
- A $ 10 word for prenatal hypertension.
This is a $ 10 million worldwide launch.
Nine teenagers alone in a $10 million loft in Tribeca.
Pfizer has a $10 million account with Galweather.
Had a $10 million account.
Harvard is offering me a $10 million endowment.
Because his mom just dropped a $10 million bomb on him.
Exotic pets are a $10 billion a year industry.
Otherwise, I just defaced a $10 million painting.
A $10 million verdict will destroy the Sea Defenders.

Alternatives:

I was charged a $10 late fee for not returning the video on time.
I was charged a $10 late fee due to not returning the video on time.
I was charged a $10 late fee as a result of not returning the video on time.
I was charged a $10 late fee on account of not returning the video on time.
I was charged a $10 late fee owing to not returning the video on time.

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I was charged a $10 late fee for not returning the video on time. vs I was charged a $10 late fee because of not returning the video on time.