I am on leave today vs I am in leave today

The correct phrase is "I am on leave today." The preposition "on" is used to indicate that someone is taking a break from work or duty. "In leave" is not a common phrase in English and is not used to express the idea of being absent from work.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1178 views

I am on leave today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inform others that you are taking a day off from work or other responsibilities.

Some examples from our editors:

I am on leave today, so I won't be in the office.
She is on leave for the rest of the week.

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Last updated: October 23, 2024

May 18, 2020 ... 'I am' should be two separate words, like he is, you are, they are. Today I am on leave, or I am on leave today. You don't say 'on today' ...
Oct 19, 2021 ... I am on leave today. (when you want to inform someone about youself) Today, I am on leave. (when you are informing someone about the events ...
Jul 7, 2020 ... Please omit the article “a.” You may say “I am on leave today,” if you are specifically referring to that day only. Otherwise, you may say, “I ...
Aug 5, 2009 ... I'm only asking because I am on leave today and got a call from my deputy CC with a cryptic message saying to be there at 11. I asked her if ...
Apr 9, 2018 ... That means, “am” can only be acceptable if the statement is produced “tomorrow” (which is your leave day). -I am on leave today. -I am on ...
Oct 21, 2020 ... Unfortunately I am on leave today. Sujaya. about a year ago. It's correct wrds. sally. about a year ago. Hi Sujaya. If you have some ...
I am on leave today. I will reply to your email when I'm back on Wednesday, 31 August. For urgent matters, you may contact my colleague, Joey Yang.
Oct 13, 2023 ... I am on leave today too. Not sick leave. Couple of days back felt like I needed some free time. Dropped a mail and done. Upvote 4. Downvote
Oct 7, 2024 ... Could read your post thoroughly probably because I am on leave today . Like · Reply · 8 Reactions 9 Reactions. Pranshu Dwivedi.
Pretty sure I checked quantities - but that may have been in POP10100 or PO10110. I will double check those. It won't be til tomorrow - I am on leave today.

Some alternatives from our editors:

I am taking a day off today
I am off work today
I am not working today

I am in leave today

This phrase is incorrect and not commonly used in English.

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She leaves today with my forgiveness.
My driver is on leave today.
Air France 001 leaves today at 2.
We'll leave today after graduation.
She tried to leave today because of you.
She tried to leave today because of you.
Your sister knew perfectly well we were to leave today.
And I will certainly not forget the matter when we take our leave today.
A train for San Francisco leaves today.
The captain wishes to leave today.
Unfortunately, I'm not letting anybody leave today.
The gentleman wants to leave today.
Listen, only two people can leave today.
Just swear you will leave today.
John Gorman's back off leave today.
We leave today and join our troops.
My uncle's flight leaves today.
If it's possible, I would like to leave today.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, this evening I am standing in for Margot Wallström on this topic because Mrs Wallström had to leave today for the international climate talks in Japan and Australia.
If anyone wants us to leave today, they have to fight us.

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I am on leave today vs I am in leave today