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"I was a bit busy" vs "I was a bit busy in work"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was a bit busy' is a general statement indicating that you were somewhat occupied, while 'I was a bit busy in work' specifies that you were busy specifically at work.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024

I was a bit busy

This is correct

"I was a bit busy" and "I was a little busy" are equivalent. They are both ways to say that you were somewhat busy.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I was a bit busy at work, but nothing too crazy happened.
  • The flow of customers was fairly steady. I was a bit busy all day.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I was a little busy.
  • I was somewhat busy.

I was a bit busy in work

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It specifies that the busyness was related to work.

This phrase is used to indicate that you were somewhat occupied specifically with work-related tasks.

Examples:

  • I couldn't join the meeting on time as I was a bit busy in work.
  • She couldn't take a break as she was a bit busy in work.
  • He was a bit busy in work, so he couldn't attend the call.
  • I was a bit busy in work, so I couldn't reply to your email earlier.
  • Sorry for the delay, I was a bit busy in work.

Alternatives:

  • I was a little busy at work
  • I was somewhat busy with work
  • I was quite busy with work
  • I was rather busy at work
  • I was a tad busy with work

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