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Apatzinguense Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

IDIOM QUESTION

What would be the most appropriate way to say that you exit the establishment where you work ( "get out of work") whether you finish your work (assignment) or not. Look at the options below:

1. I get out of work at 5:00 pm.

2. I leave work at 5:00 pm.

3. I get off work at 5:00 pm. (I heard that this option is used ONLY to describe the time you officially FINISH work everyday. So if you need to exit the establishment where you work because you're a feeling sick, it would not work in this context. Is this correct? )


Based on what I have heard, it seems that 2 is the most COMMON one. Would I be incorrect or sound awkward if I say # 1? Please let me know.

  

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apatzinguense Look at the options below: They all use the simple present, which indicates that your workday always ends then or that it will end then that day. Number 3 is no different in that regard. However, you seem to want to say that your workday will end atypically a short time into the future.

  • apatzinguense Look at the options below: They all use the simple present, which indicates that your workday always ends then or that it will end then that day.
  • Number 3 is no different in that regard.
  • However, you seem to want to say that your workday will end atypically a short time into the future.
  • " apatzinguense 1.
  • I get out of work at 5:00 pm.
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apatzinguenseLook at the options below:

They all use the simple present, which indicates that your workday always ends then or that it will end then that day. Number 3 is no different in that regard. However, you seem to want to say that your workday will end atypically a short time into the future. In that case, the progessive works: "I will be leaving wor

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