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
Lenore[lə'nɔ:]
Kemp[kemp]
Raiden-Far Eastern Mythology
Alecock['ælikɔk]
BobbyBAH-beeEnglish
Breindel-Yiddish