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I'm working in this vs I'm working on this

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I'm working on this' is the more common and appropriate phrase to use when referring to actively working on a task or project. On the other hand, 'I'm working in this' could be used in a specific context where 'in' is the appropriate preposition, such as 'I'm working in this department.'

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I'm working in this

This phrase is correct in specific contexts where 'in' is the appropriate preposition.

This phrase can be used when referring to working within a specific context or environment, such as a department, team, or location.

Examples:

  • I'm working in this department.
  • I'm working in this team.
  • I'm working in this office.
  • I'm just working in a salon, innit.
  • I'm working in a bar... selling beer, not myself.
  • Of course, I'm for employment... and working in Michigan.
  • I'm working in conjunction with the S.A.P.D.
  • I'm an American doctor working in paraguay.
  • I'm probably way more likely to die working in Toronto than here.
  • Currently I'm working in a bank.
  • I'm not sure working in contract administration will make me happy.
  • I'm an American citizen, working in Iraq.
  • I'm back working in the Accounting Department.
  • I'm satisfied working in my garden.
  • I'm supposed to be working in a bookshop.
  • I'm glad I'm not still working in the store though.
  • I'll be working in the office helping out Bebe, so I'm working, you're studying.
  • And my best friend isn't working right now, so I'm the only one working in the family.
  • Second, if the computer is not working in Engineering I'm going to need your help to get control of the ship.
  • I'm working in food service.
  • And I like my job when I'm working in a situation like that.
  • I'm sorry, but since I've been working in Fringe Division, 81 people have lost their lives.
  • I'm so proud of you working in's so grand.

Alternatives:

  • I'm working within this.
  • I'm working inside this.

I'm working on this

This phrase is the more common and appropriate way to express actively working on a task or project.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is currently engaged in working on a specific task, project, or assignment.

Examples:

  • I'm working on this report.
  • I'm working on this project.
  • I'm working on this issue.
  • I'm working on this book and it, you know, takes a lot of my energy up.
  • So I'm working on this report
  • I'm working on this really complex new tat.
  • You know, I'm working on this magic trick of my own.
  • I'm working on this case where I need to find a suspect, and I came across a piece of evidence.
  • I'm working on this device that reads credit card numbers off parking kiosks.
  • I'm working on this novel, it's like Ayn Rand meets Jeff Eugenides.
  • I'm working on this project...
  • I'm working on this really complex new tat.
  • I don't have time for that, I'm working on this project.
  • See, I'm working on this whole master plan for my life.
  • Listen, I can't let my bosses know that I'm working on this off the books, but you find anything at all, just call me.
  • I'm working on this ball-of-sunshine thing.
  • Well, I'm working on this high priority paper for this commander.
  • So I'm working on this new song, but I'm just so inside of it.
  • I'm working on this, OK?
  • Okay, look, I know it didn't go as well as I had planned, but I'm working on this speech for the banquet, and trust me...
  • I'm working on this case - Detective Callaghan's case, and I'm just...
  • I'm working on this thing.
  • I know, I know. I know that's where you're at, but I'm working on this project where I'm bringing back all the old-school RB heroes and...

Alternatives:

  • I'm working on it.
  • I'm working on that.

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