away from (one's) desk

Not at one's desk at a particular time. This phrase is typically said in an office environment on another person's behalf (as by a receptionist or assistant). I'm sorry, Mr. Medina is away from his desk right now. Can I take a message?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
PacÍFica	pah-THEE-fee-kah (Spanish), pah-SEE-fee-kah (Latin American Spanish)	Spanish
TeÓDulo	te-O-dhoo-lo	Spanish
ArnbjÖRg	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Sally	['sæli]
Zulfikar	-	Arabic
Buddha	-	History