'late for work' vs 'late to work'

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi,

I’ve heard a lot of both variants, i.e.

So, could you tell me which you prefer ?

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Hi LS,

I prefer ‘late for work’ in the sense that it’s often with reference to one occasion as in: I must go now or I shall be late for work.

‘Late to work’ is slightly more remote and suggests to me an expression used by another person about you - the boss for example as in: I have looked at your record recently and I see you’ve frequently been late to work this month.

Just a thought.

Alan

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Hi, Alan

Thank you again ! That makes perfect sense to me !