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I would like to take a time off vs I want to take a vacation time

Both phrases have some issues in terms of correct usage. The first phrase, 'i would like to take a time off,' is not commonly used in English. The correct phrase would be 'I would like to take some time off.' The second phrase, 'I want to take a vacation time,' is also not commonly used. A more natural way to say this would be 'I want to take a vacation.'

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I would like to take a time off

This phrase is not correct. The correct phrase is 'I would like to take some time off.'

The correct phrase is 'I would like to take some time off' when referring to taking a break from work or other responsibilities.
  • I have to earn enough to take time off after our wedding day.
  • I need you to take time off work.
  • I would like to take a second look at your apartment.
  • I would like to take a moment to reply further to Mrs Kinnock.
  • Commissioner, I would like to take a slightly different tack.
  • I'm in no position to take time off of work.
  • I meant to take time off, to look after you.
  • I'm going to take time off and study with Professor Chabatska.
  • Your mother is very ill, and I have decided to take time off to finish my study on the Continental Congress.
  • Right now... I would like to take a bath.
  • All right, I would like to take a short recess to review all the paperwork.
  • Why, yes, I would like to take a survey.
  • Before we recommence, I would like to take a moment to remember our fallen sister witch, Misty Day.
  • Well... I would like to take a look at your lip, if you don't mind, to make sure that there are no signs of infection.
  • We all work very hard, especially the women in this organization, which is something I would like to take a moment to address.
  • Now that you're all here, I would like to take a moment to say a few words.
  • But, I would like to take a knee here with you and, say a prayer.
  • Now that you're all here, I would like to take a moment to say a few words.
  • I would like to take a minute for everybody to enjoy the fact that your mother has sold her house.
  • I would like to take a closer look... at your big brass bowls.

Alternatives:

  • I would like to take some time off

I want to take a vacation time

This phrase is not correct. The more natural way to say this is 'I want to take a vacation.'

The phrase 'I want to take a vacation' is the correct way to express the desire to go on a vacation.

Alternatives:

  • I want to take a vacation

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