unavailable · away from the office · not reachable
This expression is super handy when you need to let colleagues know you won't be around or reachable for a period. 🏃♀️💨 It's more common in professional settings and often implies you're on business travel, leave, or just stepping away from your desk. It’s like saying, 'Hey, I'm off the grid for a bit!' 📵
You want to inform your team that you will not be available for calls or emails next week because you're traveling. Which English expression would you use? A. under the weather B. out of pocket C. let's touch base
💡 **Pro Tip!** 'Out of pocket' has another common meaning: 'having personally paid for an expense' (e.g., 'I was $500 out of pocket for the flight'). When used in business conversation about availability, it exclusively means you're unavailable. Context is key! So, if Mike says, 'I'll be out of pocket next week,' don't worry about his wallet; he's just going to be unreachable! ✈️🏖️