away from (one's) desk



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?
See also: away, desk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sheard-English (Rare)
Trifon-Bulgarian
Josune-Basque
Vitaliya-Russian, Ukrainian
Alondraah-LON-drahSpanish
Wally['weili]