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I am leaving for now vs I am leaving for the day

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I am leaving for now' implies a temporary departure, while 'I am leaving for the day' suggests the departure is for the entire day.
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I am leaving for now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a temporary departure.

This phrase is used when someone is leaving temporarily, but not necessarily for the entire day. It implies a short absence.

Examples:

  • I am leaving for now, but I will be back later.
  • I am leaving for now, so please hold my calls until I return.
  • Apr 16, 2023 ... After almost 5 years and having been with New Urban Mobility Alliance - NUMO from its creation, I am leaving (for now) at the end of April ...
  • Nov 6, 2021 ... I am leaving for now. Many of these changes I mentioned above can be found in current diablo 2 mods. I found myself yesterday installing ...
  • Sep 15, 2010 ... Please keep the comments coming! EDIT: Thank you everyone for the advice. I work 3rd shift, so it is a bit past my bedtime. I am leaving for now ...
  • Feb 21, 2011 ... The floor is a vinyl wood grain wallpaper which I am leaving for now. The nursery furniture is not Tynietoy, but it is the right age and ...
  • Mar 28, 2015 ... I am leaving for now, but I can see the end of this one. For those who are into this sort of thing– some notes on travel brushes: I recently ...
  • I came to the Broad unsure of what a biomedical job would even look like, and I am leaving (for now!) with the determination to pursue a PhD in a biology ...
  • Mar 26, 2019 ... The cabin has existing Sony speakers I am leaving for now. Mar 26, 2019 · #5 · W · Wylie_Tunes. Well-Known Member. Oct 26, 2012. 1,026. Lake ...
  • Dec 16, 2018 ... The stain on both doesn't match 100% but very close, at about 90%, so I am leaving for now. Someday when I'm bored I'll remove both, strip ...
  • Feb 5, 2023 ... diagnosis is not complete but i am leaving for now. img. logo. Appliance Technician: Dino. Ok copy. Is there anything else I can help you with ...
  • Nov 1, 2022 ... Though I am leaving for now, I look forward to seeing you all again very soon! And please let me know if you're ever in SoCal! LET'S ...

Alternatives:

  • I am stepping out for a bit.
  • I will be back shortly.
  • I am taking a short break.

I am leaving for the day

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a departure for the entire day.

This phrase is used when someone is leaving for the entire day, implying a longer absence compared to 'I am leaving for now.'

Examples:

  • I am leaving for the day, so I won't be available until tomorrow.
  • I am leaving for the day, but I will finish this task first.
  • Jul 25, 2015 ... I will make a move now; I am leaving for the day. synonyms · Share.
  • I am leaving for the day but in my opinion your colleague is wrong. More Monday. By Vern Edwards on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 04:06 pm: Anon1: If your ...
  • Sep 21, 2015 ... ... I am leaving for the day. Carrie Brownstein was my first client, and I got to her hotel room early because I had to do Elisabeth Moss later ...
  • Oct 19, 2020 ... I am leaving for the day and will start fresh tomorrow. Any other suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. I did run the code in ...
  • Aug 15, 2016 ... I am leaving for the day and cannot do this for many hours. Here is what YOU DO. find the model number you want to buy at WD website www.wdc ...
  • Jul 12, 2023 ... ... having someone stop by. I am leaving for the day and I have someone coming to give my cats dinner.. Upvote 12. Downvote Reply reply
  • May 7, 2019 ... Knowing that the walk through the parking lot means I am leaving for the day and am going to put this 'day from Hell' behind me. 6 Spice ups.
  • Jan 25, 2012 ... If I am leaving for the day and the 55 gallon drum is nearly empty, with some companies I need to make a new batch of product, with others I ...
  • May 11, 2018 ... It just reverts back to "each" each time. Do I need to do anything special in the drawing. I am leaving for the day shortly so I will get back ...
  • Aug 10, 2012 ... Also, no partnership, but no lasers either, i am leaving for the day (getting kinda tired and I need dinner). Back to top. #32 Zakatak. Member.

Alternatives:

  • I am done for the day.
  • I am heading out for the day.
  • I will be out all day.

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