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TheDogSitsHere · 12/06/2024 15:21

If you ask someone to submit a report "by 12th June" would you expect that it would be submitted

a) on the 11th June or before
b) on the 12th June or before

Thanks 🙏

OP posts:
Dozycuntlaters · 12/06/2024 15:43

A - As they've said "By" 12th June. Otherwise surely it would be been up to and including 12th june.

CoffeeCakeAndALattePlease · 12/06/2024 15:43

B

Adm1010new · 12/06/2024 15:43

B

Momstermunch · 12/06/2024 15:40

B

I would usually reply to that kind of request by letting them know when I plan to send it - ie I'll make sure the report is with you by the end of the day on the 12th

Ohwhatakerfuffle · 12/06/2024 15:40

A. By means before not on.

WYorkshireRose · 12/06/2024 15:38

B

OoodlesofNoodles · 12/06/2024 15:37

B

Toooldtocareanymore · 12/06/2024 15:36

b

FTPM1980 · 12/06/2024 15:35

I would clarify because I read it as a) but know most people mean b)

If you say by 4pm then the moment it ticks over from 3.59 to 4.00 is the deadline.
But if someone says by 2025 I assume that they have a more specific date in 2025 as a deadline.

Usually we would say "by cop on X date" "on or before" for clarity.

IseultHam · 12/06/2024 15:35

KimberleyClark · 12/06/2024 15:23

Close of play on the 12th.

This.

AnotherCountryMummy · 12/06/2024 15:34

B

JayAlfredPrufrock · 12/06/2024 15:34

B

Bestyearever2024 · 12/06/2024 15:33

B

JustGettingReady · 12/06/2024 15:32

B, by the end of the business day.

Unless a time is stated for the day in question (midday etc).

RubySloth · 12/06/2024 15:29

B

bluewaxcrayon · 12/06/2024 15:29

B

But I would be surprised if it only turned up on the 12th, it's not a target to send it as late as possible

Killerqueenie · 12/06/2024 15:29

B

Cerialkiller · 12/06/2024 15:29

B. If you want it on the 11th you need to say BEFORE the 12th (but that would odd) or by/on the 11th.

Spongebag · 12/06/2024 15:28

By end of day June 12th

Newyorkcity123 · 12/06/2024 15:28

B

Vik1ng · 12/06/2024 15:28

B

Coconutter24 · 12/06/2024 15:28

B

Toastcrumbsinsofa · 12/06/2024 15:27

B

luckylavender · 12/06/2024 15:27

B

MissEwe2 · 12/06/2024 15:27

B