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I'm away because I'm working

🇬🇧 UK //aɪm əˈweɪ bɪˈkɔːz aɪm ˈwɜːkɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //aɪm əˈweɪ bɪˈkɔz aɪm ˈwɜrkɪŋ//

Meaning of I'm away because I'm working

I am not present here due to my job commitments.

In simple words: I'm not here because I'm doing my job.

I'm away because I'm working in a sentence

• Sorry, I'm away because I'm working on a project.
• If you call, remember I’m away because I’m working.
• I won't be at the party; I'm away because I'm working remotely.
• Please leave a message; I'm away because I'm working late.
• He's not available right now; I'm away because I'm working.

How to use I'm away because I'm working

Used informally to explain absence, suitable for both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of being 'away' as being on a 'work' trip.

Related words

Collocations with I'm away because I'm working

• working hours
• working late
• working remotely

Synonyms for I'm away because I'm working

• I'm absent for work
• I'm not here for my job
• I'm out due to office duties

Common mistakes with I'm away because I'm working

• Saying 'I'm away to work' instead of 'I'm away because I'm working'.
• Confusing 'working' with 'work' in this context.
• Using 'being away' instead of 'I'm away'.

Frequently asked questions about I'm away because I'm working

What does I'm away because I'm working mean?

I'm not here because I'm doing my job.

What is the definition of I'm away because I'm working?

I am not present here due to my job commitments.

How do you use I'm away because I'm working in a sentence?

Sorry, I'm away because I'm working on a project.

Can you give another example of I'm away because I'm working?

If you call, remember I’m away because I’m working.

What are synonyms for I'm away because I'm working?

Common alternatives include I'm absent for work, I'm not here for my job, I'm out due to office duties.

What words go with I'm away because I'm working?

It commonly pairs with working hours, working late, working remotely.

What are common mistakes when using I'm away because I'm working?

Saying 'I'm away to work' instead of 'I'm away because I'm working'. Confusing 'working' with 'work' in this context. Using 'being away' instead of 'I'm away'.

How do you pronounce I'm away because I'm working?

US: //aɪm əˈweɪ bɪˈkɔz aɪm ˈwɜrkɪŋ//, UK: //aɪm əˈweɪ bɪˈkɔːz aɪm ˈwɜːkɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm away because I'm working?

Used informally to explain absence, suitable for both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal situations.