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I was in a meeting vs I was having a meeting

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was in a meeting' is used to indicate that you were physically present at a meeting, while 'I was having a meeting' is used to indicate that you were actively participating or leading a meeting.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 7897 views

I was in a meeting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate physical presence at a meeting.

This phrase is used to convey the simple fact that you were present at a meeting without specifying your role or level of involvement.

Examples:

  • I was in a meeting all morning.
  • She couldn't attend because she was in a meeting.
  • Were you in the meeting when the decision was made?
  • Jan 3, 2016 ... What's correct? a) I was in a meeting. b) I was at a meeting. I saw uses in both of them, but I' ...
  • Jan 3, 2020 ... "Sorry I missed your call, I was in a meeting." is usually me saying, "I deliberately ignored you calling me because I have zero desire to speak to you in ...
  • Mar 17, 2015 ... Why? 2 · I was in a meeting vs I was at a meeting · 0 · Should it be "still in" or " still at" in the following? 100 · Should I say "She is in ...
  • May 2, 2023 ... I was in a meeting about a dispute my company is having with Comcast and I straight faced without a hint of comedy said "yeah, this sounds similar to Spectrum ...
  • May 24, 2022 ... For example, “I missed your Zoom call because I was in a meeting.” This example lets us know that you were participating in the activity of ...
  • Oct 7, 2024 ... I was in a meeting with team member who requested some time off. She went on to explain why - with a promise to make up her hours.
  • Dec 8, 2022 ... Yesterday I was in a meeting with this man, wearing this shirt with this painting behind him. As you can imagine, I had to interrupt the ...
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... I was in a meeting with Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn at that time, along with five other people. I think the topic was education. (President ...
  • Oct 21, 2024 ... I was in a meeting last week in which there was much criticism of B Corp. The feeling was that it is too often used as a smokescreen for ...

Alternatives:

  • I attended a meeting
  • I participated in a meeting
  • I joined a meeting
  • I sat in on a meeting
  • I was present at a meeting

I was having a meeting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate active participation or leadership in a meeting.

This phrase is used to convey that you were actively involved in a meeting, either as a participant or as the person leading the meeting.

Examples:

  • I was having a meeting with the client when you called.
  • She was having a meeting with her team to discuss the project.
  • Were you having a meeting with the board of directors?
  • Feb 19, 2011 ... Hi I don't know if there is a difference between those three: 1. I was having a meeting with my boss yesterday. 2. I was meeting my boss ...
  • The other day I was having a meeting with our staff. During the meeting one of the sales reps said he had a prospect who needed some help but was going...
  • Sep 28, 2017 ... That's exciting news! Last Friday I was having a meeting with a co-worker and she pointed out twice that I'd left a task without clicking ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... The other day I was having a meeting with our staff. During the meeting one of the sales reps said he had a prospect who needed some help ...
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  • ... I was having a meeting and kept hearing from other that my sound was getting choppy so I used my old computer and it was better for them I Compared Zoom ...
  • Mar 24, 2021 ... So, there I was, having a meeting with my fears, insecurities, tiredness, and inner critic. With no way back, I had to listen to them. It ...
  • Jun 24, 2019 ... I was having a meeting in the offices of Rappler, the news site I helped create, when Beth Frondoso, who heads multimedia, burst into the room.
  • Nov 20, 2019 ... The other day I was having a meeting with a group of people about helping shape conversations and the culture of our small town into ...

Alternatives:

  • I was conducting a meeting
  • I was leading a meeting
  • I was participating in a meeting
  • I was chairing a meeting
  • I was running a meeting

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