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my friend was late to work vs my colleague is late work

The correct phrase is "My friend was late to work." The incorrect phrase "My colleague is late work" is missing the preposition "to" before "work" and the verb "was" before "late."

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 807 views

my friend was late to work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a friend arrived late at their workplace.

Examples:

  • My friend was late to work this morning.
  • I called my friend because she was late to work again.
  • He apologized for being late to work yesterday.
  • She missed the bus and was late to work.
  • My friend was late to work due to traffic.
  • The next morning my friend was late to work. He said after we left the Obeah off where he requested and me home, he went home. However, when he got up the  ...
  • My friend was late to work even when she explained she had to leave and could come back to finish tomorrow. They insisted they could finish the manicure in ...
  • The next morning my friend was late to work. He said after we left the Obeah off where he requested and me home, he went home. However, when he got up the  ...
  • .....................my friend was late to work yesterday because this happened*i'm sorry but a giant minion escaped onto the highway*damn minionsramblings.

my colleague is late work

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • My colleague is late for work.
  • My colleague arrived late to work.
  • My colleague was late getting to work.
  • My colleague was late for work this morning.
  • My colleague was late to work due to traffic.

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