I'm out of the country vs I'm out in the country

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'I'm out of the country' means that the person is not in their home country or is traveling abroad. On the other hand, 'I'm out in the country' means that the person is in a rural area or countryside. The choice between the two phrases depends on whether the person is referring to being outside their home country or being in a rural setting.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

I'm out of the country

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is not in their home country or is traveling abroad.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker is currently outside their home country or traveling internationally.

Examples:

I can't attend the meeting because I'm out of the country.
She won't be back until next week as she's out of the country on vacation.
He missed his flight and now he's stuck out of the country.
I left my passport at home, so I can't leave the country.
Being out of the country makes me appreciate my home even more.

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I'm out of the country.
I'm out of the country, shopping for my funeral dress.
I'm out of the country... but I'm checking my messages.
I'm actually getting out of the country.
I'm not taking her out of the country.
I'm about to get kicked out of the country.
I'm arranging for your transfer to a secure facility out of the country.
What makes it doubly important that I shouldn't let you go is... that I'm just about to convey some vital information out of the country.
And this is the last time I'm helping you smuggle anything out of the country that does not have four legs.
I'm getting married, so I'll be out of the country for two weeks.
Out of the country five out of every six weeks.
I wouldn't put it past him either, but you should get your lawyers to check out what I'm saying... his travel out of the country, bank accounts.
Taking classified programmers out of the country compromises national security.
I told him to get out of the country.
Get this shooter out of the country as quickly as possible.
In all likelihood, this guy's already out of the country.
Give them provisions and escort them out of the country.
Sell Skull and get out of the country.
That guy is out of the country.
My parents went out of the country.

Alternatives:

I'm abroad
I'm overseas
I'm traveling internationally
I'm not in my home country
I'm away from home

I'm out in the country

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is in a rural area or countryside.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker is currently in a rural setting or countryside, away from urban areas.

Examples:

I love spending weekends out in the country.
We have a house out in the country where we go to relax.
The air is so much fresher out in the country.
There are no streetlights out in the country, so it gets really dark at night.
Living out in the country has its own charm and challenges.

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I'm out in the country.
I met my wife out in the country.
I ought start writing it out in the country.
Humans never realize the dirty little lives... these animals lead out in the country.
He built two chapels out in the country for our island people.
Why these lights out in the country?
I'm about to get kicked out of the country.
I'm actually getting out of the country.
I'm arranging for your transfer to a secure facility out of the country.
I'm not taking her out of the country.
I'm out of the country.
I'm out of the country... but I'm checking my messages.
She lives far out in the country.
Go off to some chemist, way out in the country.
He can't really stretch out in the Country Crock tub.
He's been going out in the country twice a week practising ever since.
You could come and visit us out in the country on Sunday.
My first parish was way out in the country, a desolate area.
Standards aren't as high out in the country.
I wish I'd stayed with you out in the country.

Alternatives:

I'm in the countryside
I'm in a rural area
I'm away from the city
I'm in a remote location
I'm in a rustic setting

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I'm out of the country vs I'm out in the country