I'm working today. vs I'm back to work today

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I'm working today' simply states that the person is working on that particular day. 'I'm back to work today' implies that the person is returning to work after a break or vacation. The choice between the two depends on the context and the specific message the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 1373 views

I'm working today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the person is working on that specific day.

This phrase is used to inform others that you are currently working on a particular day.

Examples:

I'm working today, so I won't be able to join you for lunch.
I'm working today, but I can meet you after work.

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After we had discussed this, I had a tour with Ms Stadelmann around the Finance Department, where I'm working today.
Guess I'm working today.
I'm sorry, but I'm working today.
And I'm not working today.
I'm not working today. I have an audition for Entourage 2.
No, I'm working late today.
Why am I getting a page? I'm not working today.
I'm surprised you're working today.
I'm surprised you're working today.
So what I'm doing is I'm working from home today.
Sorry, babe, but you know I'm working with her today.
I... but I'm working through lunch today.
I worked a double shift last night, and I'm working another one today.
I'm working a lunch shift today.
I'm working the Atlantic late today.
You know, I'm not even working' today.
In the Step Up talent programme, I discovered talents I didn't know I had and which I'm still working on improving today.
True as that may be, I'm working with Agent benford today.
Sorry, babe, but you know I'm working with her today.
I'm not sure he should be working today.

Alternatives:

I have work today.
I will be working today.
I'm on duty today.
I'm at work today.

I'm back to work today

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the person is returning to work after a break or vacation.

This phrase is used when someone is resuming work after a period of absence, such as a vacation or sick leave.

Examples:

I'm back to work today after my two-week vacation.
I'm back to work today, feeling refreshed and ready to tackle new projects.

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I'm back to work today
I'm back to work... and was wondering about these boys.
I don't need a nurse now I'm back to work.
Baby's out, I'm back to work.
I'm back to work, aren't I?
I'm back to work.
Well, then I'm going back to work.
I'm going back to work.
I'm going back to work next week.
I'm going back to work.
I'm going back to work next week.
So... I'm going back to work next week.
I'm going back to work next week.
Okay, I'm going back to work.
Okay, I'm going back to work now.
Well, now I'm going back to work.
All right, man, I'm heading back to work.
If you have trouble reading my handwriting, give me a call. I'm going back to work.
And because I'm going back to work with Horatio, and you are, too.
My father wants to know if I'm coming back to work in the family firm.
I'm going back to work now.

Alternatives:

I'm returning to work today.
I'm resuming work today.
I'm starting work again today.
I'm back in the office today.

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