Knocking off for the day B1
That end-of-day chat about what's done, what's left, and when you're finally getting out the door.
Calling it a day
get off — finish work or leave work for the dayA: What time do you get off today?
B: I get off early, around four.
wind up — finish somethingA: Are we almost done?
B: Yeah, let's wind up and head out for lunch.
get through — finish a difficult taskA: How was your day?
B: Exhausting! I just got through that huge report at work.
Leaving it till tomorrow
put off — postponeA: Did you finish your assignment?
B: No, I put it off until tomorrow.
get down to — start focusing onA: Are you ready to start the project?
B: Yeah, let's get down to it before we run out of time.
keep up with — to stay at the same level or speed as someone or somethingA: How's your new job going?
B: It's good, but I have to work hard to keep up with everyone else.
More everyday phrasesB1 · everyday
complete a task — finish workA: Have you completed the task for biology class yet?
B: Not yet, but I should finish it by tonight.
save time — be efficientA: How do you manage to finish your homework so quickly?
B: I save time by making a plan before I start.
work overtime — do extra hours at workA: Are you coming to dinner tonight?
B: I can't, I have to work overtime again.
Going furtherB2 · once the core feels easy
get on with B2 — continue doingA: Are you coming to lunch?
B: I can't, I need to get on with this report.
Almost done
Priya: What time do you get off today?
Tom: Half five, hopefully. I just want to get through these last few emails first.
Priya: Fair enough. I'll wind up here and head off in a minute.
Tom: Nice one. See you tomorrow.
One last thing
Greg: Right, let's get down to these figures before we go.
Maya: Can we not? It's nearly six. Let's put off the rest till the morning.
Greg: Go on then. I can't keep up with it all as it is.
Maya: Exactly. Go home, Greg.