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metcet20

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Hello friends I �ve got a question. (on the phone) Sorry he �s not available at the moment. means

a) he is not here

b) he is here but busy

Which option is correct ?

Thanks

9 Dec 2015

woylie1

This expression can mean both. It is an expression that is meant to be ambiguous because the person doesn �t want

the caller know whether the person is home or not for security reasons. So it really means the person for one reason or another can not take your call.

9 Dec 2015

metcet20

Thanks woylie. I got the answer

9 Dec 2015

cunliffe

It also means �he �s here but he is gesticulating wildly to me as he does not want to speak to you �.

9 Dec 2015