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To get off of work vs To get off work

Both phrases are correct, but 'to get off work' is more common and refers to finishing work or leaving work for the day. 'To get off of work' is also correct but less common and can imply getting out of work duties or responsibilities.
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Last updated: September 08, 2024 • 21325 views

To get off of work

This phrase is correct but less common. It implies getting out of work duties or responsibilities.

This phrase can be used when referring to avoiding work tasks or responsibilities. It is less commonly used compared to 'to get off work.'
  • Jul 30, 2024 ... If it's tough to get off of work to vote, you can vote early! Learn about where to go, what's on your ballot and everything you need to bring ...
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... I can't wait to get off of work. Lollipop Chainsaw:Repop is now Live ! I've had it pre-ordered and I've got it installed and ready to go.
  • Oct 9, 2015 ... This is why you shouldn't tell unreasonable lies to get off of work. I guess if you don't want to be found out, have health insurance and ...
  • Apr 16, 2024 ... Is it a problem if I sit in the break room and wait for my mom to get off of work? My mom got a job at the gas station by my Walmart. I don ...
  • Jul 8, 2017 ... This is why you shouldn't tell unreasonable lies to get off of work. I guess if you don't want to be found out, have health insurance and ...
  • Aug 31, 2016 ... Answer the phone regardless of the fact you are about to get off of work? · Let the call roll over to voice mail? · Depends who's calling!
  • Friday, we wait for Scott to get off of work to head west for grouse opener but Fins and I sneak in an hour at yet another wildlife management area near ...
  • Sep 15, 2016 ... Synonym for I'm about to get off of work There is really no difference, you can use them interchangeably . The shorter phrase is probably ...
  • I was able to get off of work early and contact canon support. I had already tried deleting the drivers from the disc and downloading the newest version(s).

Alternatives:

  • to get out of work
  • to avoid work
  • to skip work duties
  • to shirk work
  • to dodge work responsibilities

To get off work

This phrase is correct and commonly used. It refers to finishing work or leaving work for the day.

This phrase is commonly used to indicate the end of the workday or leaving work. It is more widely recognized compared to 'to get off of work.'
  • Sep 8, 2020 ... To “get off work” means to leave your job site for the day. To “get off working” means you really enjoy your job—perhaps too much.
  • Jul 8, 2022 ... ... to get off work and my boss is probably already suspicious of me for taking time off every week for random things. Feels like I'm trapped ...
  • Mar 4, 2015 ... I was wondering how to describe the opposite situation. If we finish the work of the day, shall we say: “It's time to get off work”?
  • Feb 23, 2023 ... ... to get off work so we can play our first game. r ...
  • Jan 12, 2024 ... POV: your friends are waiting for you to get off work so you can go out on a Friday night The Highwaymen.
  • Mar 30, 2008 ... Believable excuses to get off work. Home · Forums · Misc.-Category Forums · Members' Lounge (General Discussion). Thread starter intoflatlines ...
  • We all managed to get off work at the same time to do some antiquing!
  • Aug 19, 2022 ... 4027 likes, 38 comments - lobryyy on August 19, 2022: "Currently waiting for you to get off work so we can eat pizza and watch Vikings ...
  • Sep 15, 2016 ... What is the difference between I'm about to get off of work and I'm about to get off work. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
  • 46.4M posts. Discover videos related to Waiting for My Boyfriend to Get Off Work on TikTok. See more videos about Imaginary Friend Prank on Boyfriend, ...

Alternatives:

  • to finish work
  • to leave work
  • to clock out
  • to wrap up work
  • to end the workday

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