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

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'I'm working on this' implies that you are actively engaged in a task or project, while 'I'm working in this' could imply that you are physically inside something while working, which is less common. It's important to choose the correct preposition to convey the intended meaning.

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I'm working on this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate active engagement in a task or project.

This phrase is used to convey that you are currently involved in a particular task, project, or assignment. It indicates that you are making progress or putting effort into completing something.

Examples:

I'm working on this report.
She's working on a new painting.
We're working on improving our website.
He's working on fixing the car.
They're working on developing a new product.

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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 novel, it's like Ayn Rand meets Jeff Eugenides.
So I'm working on this report
See, I'm working on this whole master plan for my life.
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 book and it, you know, takes a lot of my energy up.
I'm working on this really complex new tat.
I don't have time for that, I'm working on this project.
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.
So I'm working on this new song, but I'm just so inside of it.
I'm working on this, OK?
I'm working on this case - Detective Callaghan's case, and I'm just...
Well, I'm working on this high priority paper for this commander.

Alternatives:

I'm working on it.
I'm focusing on this.
I'm concentrating on this.
I'm dedicating time to this.
I'm putting effort into this.

I'm working in this

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It could imply physically being inside something while working.

This phrase could be used to indicate that you are physically inside something while working, such as a confined space or a specific location. It is less common and may lead to confusion due to the ambiguity of 'in this.'

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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 inside this.
I'm working within this.
I'm working on this project.
I'm working with this.
I'm working on this task.

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