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"the work is in progress" vs "the work is on progress"

The correct phrase is "in progress," not "on progress," so the best phrase is "the work is in progress."

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

the work is in progress

This is correct

Use this phrase to let someone know that his task is being worked on.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • The work is in progress; our word processing team received your revisions this morning.
  • Yes, the work is in progress, and it should be completed by the end of tomorrow.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • the task is being worked on
  • the work has begun
  • the work is underway

the work is on progress

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

The correct phrase would be "in progress," not "on progress."

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • the work is in progress

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