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I have duty vs I'm on duty

"I'm on duty" is a standard way to indicate that someone is currently working or responsible for a specific task. "I have duty" is not a common or natural way to express this idea.
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Last updated: December 13, 2024 • 9444 views

I have duty

'I have duty' is not a correct or commonly used phrase in English.

Instead of 'I have duty,' you should use 'I'm on duty' to express that you are currently working or responsible for a specific task.
  • Dec 11, 2022 ... New player, when starting for the first time should I have Duty Eternal clicked on or off? Is it a separate campaign or does it add to the ...
  • Aug 8, 2024 ... My Convocation speech is interrupted by a shout from the back of the audience: “Shame on you Saini! Listen to your students!”.
  • Oct 4, 2020 ... So I've noticed every time I log in, I have duty officers in my inventory's overflow bag, despite having room in my inventory.
  • Do I have duty to love my family? 22 Answers. Last Updated: 03/16/2020 at 12:31pm. Perfect therapy for people who need help. I would like to say, ...
  • Don't my leaders have to inform me I have duty? | AskTOP.net – Leader Development for Army Professionals. AskTOP.net - Hosted by CSM Mark Gerecht, U.S. Army ...
  • Oct 13, 2022 ... Another TISAS question.. I have Duty 5" in 45 - novak sight cut / sight upgrade ... Will eventually upgrade the sights to night sights. Duty model ...
  • Sep 22, 2009 ... For S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky on the PC, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "I have Duty locked up in their HQ, but...".
  • Mar 21, 2013 ... I have duty 6 of every 9 weeks. It varies each quarter (hallway, car circle, breakfast), but on my "on" weeks, it's 30 minutes a morning, 5x ...
  • Aug 11, 2015 ... Answer 1 of 10: Flying from Amsterdam to Denpasar, transiting in KL. Can I have duty free alcohol bought in Amsterdam?? Tks.
  • Jan 4, 2024 ... ... and leave the micro usb I have duty cycle = correct. I have no idea where I might have a short circuit or something. supply.png. 0 Kudos. Reply.

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  • I'm on duty

I'm on duty

'I'm on duty' is the correct and commonly used phrase in English.

'I'm on duty' is used to indicate that someone is currently working or responsible for a specific task.

Examples:

  • I'm on duty until 8 p.m.
  • She's on duty at the hospital tonight.
  • Who's on duty this weekend?
  • The security guard is on duty 24/7.
  • I can't go out tonight; I'm on duty.
  • Nov 22, 2022 ... It's showing my itinerary is completed but it keeps telling me that I'm on duty? Should I contact support or will this go away after my ...
  • Dec 26, 2020 ... We normally say 'on duty' when we do shift work. “This week I'm on duty at 5am, next week I'm not on duty til 11am.” Shift work jobs normally ...
  • Mar 5, 2021 ... I'm on duty / off duty ; epistolario · Tagalog · #1 ; LVRBC · English-US, standard and medical · #2 ; DonnyB · English UK Southern Standard English · #3.
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... It's wet and I'm on duty , I'll have my board next shift. It about the only time I can get near the skate park lately.
  • Mar 3, 2021 ... “This week I'm on duty at 5am, next week I'm not on duty til 11am.” Shift work jobs normally have a 'duty rota'.
  • Dec 29, 2020 · 󰟠. Instagram Photos. Someone toss me a whistle, I'm on duty. ⚓️. Chris Short. 󰤥 1. 󰤦. 󰤧. Recent Post by Page. Randi Rasar profile picture · Randi ...
  • Apr 25, 2023 ... 2118 likes, 67 comments - shonky__ on April 25, 2023: "The records have just arrived @otgdistribution and I'm on duty to stick every one of ...
  • Dec 7, 2018 ... My weekly dorm duty on 11/27: My time with the boys in Sargent has proven to be some of my favorite time this fall. When I'm “on duty” each week ...
  • Nov 9, 2021 ... If I'm on duty… · Manifesting cookies on this mountain top 🏔️ · Everyone said this was a pretty photo… · We saw you from across the Andes and ...
  • Jan 26, 2018 ... It is not currently available on the RAGE Plugin Hook website. I'm on duty but stuck in story mode ...

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