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took a week off work vs took a week off from work

Both of these phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Took a week off work' is more often used is and considered more concise, while 'took a week off from work' is also correct but slightly less common. The choice between the two phrases depends on personal preference and the level of detail desired in the expression.

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Last updated: September 16, 2024

took a week off work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is taking a break from their work for a week.

Examples:

I took a week off work to relax.
She took a week off work to travel.
He took a week off work to spend time with his family.

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You took a week off work.
I took a week off work and locked myself up at home. I moved the typewriter into the bathroom so I wouldn't be distracted by the daylight, the sky, the sun or the nightfall.
Remember the week I took off work?
So, I'm taking a week off work to teach you some grammar and high German cuisine.
You took a week off school.
I think I should take a week off work, and we should go on vacation.
You've got a week off.
And as a token of our support, we've given him a week off work on full pay so he can get on with training, and an unlimited supply of full-fat dairy products to help with the dietary aspects of the training.
And what you are asking me to do means taking a whole week off work.
I advised her to take a couple of weeks off work.
Vance told her to take a week off.
Yes, take a week off.
Take a week off, don't worry about the boss.
I can't just take a week off.
I don't need a week off, sir.
[Chuckles] I'm taking a week off first.
Lan had a week off from college.
Beginning of November right around CMA, I get a week off.
I wish I could take a week off.
I think we'll take a week off the treatment.

Alternatives:

took a week off from work
took a week off from the office
took a week's leave from work
took a week's vacation from work
took a week's break from work

took a week off from work

This phrase is correct but slightly less common than 'took a week off work.'

This phrase is also used to indicate that someone is taking a break from their work for a week, but includes the preposition 'from.'

Examples:

She took a week off from work to deal with personal matters.
He took a week off from work to recharge.
They took a week off from work to focus on their health.

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You took a week off work.
I took a week off work and locked myself up at home. I moved the typewriter into the bathroom so I wouldn't be distracted by the daylight, the sky, the sun or the nightfall.
Remember the week I took off work?
Getting my wife a week off from work.
And I got to take a week off from work without pay To stay home with him.
Lan had a week off from college.
I'm saying, give them a week off from marriage.
I'm taking a whole week off from work here, man.
With a week off from school, I'd get to be a full-time Manhattan working girl.
You took a week off school.
I'm sorry, you took a day off from work for this.
But are you sure you can take the week off from work?
You've got a week off.
Vance told her to take a week off.
Yes, take a week off.
Take a week off, don't worry about the boss.
I can't just take a week off.
I don't need a week off, sir.
[Chuckles] I'm taking a week off first.
Beginning of November right around CMA, I get a week off.

Alternatives:

took a week off work
took a week off from the office
took a week's leave from work
took a week's vacation from work
took a week's break from work

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