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I work until 5:30 vs I work up to 5:30

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of working until a specific time. The choice between 'until' and 'up to' is a matter of personal preference or regional variations.
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I work until 5:30

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate working until a specific time.

This phrase is used to express the time at which someone stops working. It implies working continuously until the specified time.

Examples:

  • I work until 5:30 every day.
  • She works until 5:30 in the evening.
  • They work until 5:30 on weekdays.
  • He works until 5:30 without taking breaks.
  • We work until 5:30 to finish the project.
  • Apr 28, 2022 ... I work until 5:30 - gym at 6 - back home at 7:15 - dinner, shower, then relax until I fall asleep around midnight. This is not for everyone ...
  • Jun 22, 2022 ... 38 likes, 3 comments - schoolofpodcasting on June 22, 2022: "The good news: It has arrived! The bad news: I work until 5:30".
  • Oct 22, 2021 ... My contract says I work until 5:30, but generally one of the parents are home anytime after 4:00 and let me go early, so it is rare that I am ...
  • ... for me . 6 mos. Amanda Sanders. I wish I could go! But I work until 5:30 and live an hour away.. 6 mos. JoJo Ofiero. I'll be there! Can't wait!!! 6 mos.
  • I work until 5:30 and can swim until sunset. If you are interested or could point me in the right direction that would be great. If I could find a beach in ...
  • Feb 7, 2013 ... It's nice to know there is a little daylight left on days I work until 5:30. Jade “helped” me cook dinner from her perch on the yoga mat ...
  • May 4, 2024 ... 6 mos. Amanda Sanders. I wish I could go! But I work until 5:30 and live an hour away.. 6 mos. JoJo Ofiero. I'll be there! Can't wait!!! 6 mos.
  • Sep 4, 2013 ... Most days I work until 5:30-6pm, so I love a good homemade meal that I know the kids will eat AND that I can whip up fairly quickly. Kids or ...
  • Jan 2, 2015 ... Even though I work until 5:30, he expects me to bring him water, coffee, turn on the air con and stuff. I love Paul, but I don't feel ...
  • Nov 14, 2018 ... (Oh, if we do Saturday, it would have to be dinner, since I work until 5:30 every Saturday.) posted by sarcasticah at 5:46 AM on 11/15 [1 ...

Alternatives:

  • I work up to 5:30

I work up to 5:30

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate working up to a specific time.

This phrase is used to convey the idea of working until a particular time, without exceeding it. It implies reaching the specified time but not working beyond it.

Examples:

  • I work up to 5:30 and then I leave.
  • She works up to 5:30 and then takes a break.
  • They work up to 5:30 to meet the deadline.
  • He works up to 5:30 without any distractions.
  • We work up to 5:30 to complete the task.

Alternatives:

  • I work until 5:30

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