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.

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Aug 28, 2015 ... After that, I work until 5:30 or 6, play a couples more games of ping-pong, and head home. What is your favorite seamless order? Virgil's BBQ ...
Mar 4, 2015 ... I work until 5:30-6:00 and then wake my kids up for school. Then I get dressed for my day job (school psychologist) and we are out the door by ...
2) She showed me apartments much later in the day than I thought was even possible (I work until 5:30 and she worked around my crazy work schedule even ...
It is hard for me to get to evening classes (when I miss a 6 AM class)as I work until 5:30 or 6:00 and fighting traffic can be a hassle. I don't got to all of the 6 AM ...

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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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