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I left the office early, but the work kept piling up.
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I left the office early, but the work kept piling up.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Don't leave early; the work will keep piling up.
Describing Habits
I often leave early, but unfortunately, my workload continues to increase.
Asking About Others
Did you leave early today, even though your work wasn't finished?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I hadn't left early, I might have finished the work.
Rephrased versions
Formal
I departed from the office prematurely, however, my workload continued to accumulate.
Casual
I bolted early, but the work just kept coming.
Simpler English
I went home early, but I still had lots of work.
Phrases to learn
left the office early
To depart from one's place of work before the usual or scheduled time.
kept piling up
To continue to accumulate or increase in quantity.