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When we use 'by Monday, August 1, 2011' what is its meaning?

when we use 'by Monday, August 1, 2011' what is its meaning?
  

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Hi, when we use 'by Monday, August 1, 2011' what is its meaning? eg I will phone you by Monday, August 1, 2011. I will do it no later than that.

  • Hi, when we use 'by Monday, August 1, 2011' what is its meaning?
  • eg I will phone you by Monday, August 1, 2011.
  • I will do it no later than that.
  • It is often unclear whether the speaker means by the start of this day, or by the end of this day.
  • So, if it is very, very important, it's a good idea to ask for clarification.
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Hi,

when we use 'by Monday, August 1, 2011' what is its meaning?

eg I will phone you by Monday, August 1, 2011. I will do it no later than that.

It is often unclear whether the speaker means by the start of this day, or by the end of this day.

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