In

Yes - "She is not in [the house] right now".

HSSHi,

If somebody phones your wife at home but she is unfortunately not at home, would you say to him, "I'm sorry but she is not in right now"? Would you say "in" even if it's not a workplace?

Hiro

"May I ask who is calling?" is also an option.

Oh, I know, Philip. That's basic. It's just that "in" sounded a bit too out of place as I heard and used "in" in my office in the U.S. too often. I was just wondering how "in" could be used elsewhere.

Thanks so very much just the same. Many, many thanks.

Hiro

HSSOh, I know, Philip. That's basic. It's just that "in" sounded a bit too out of place as I heard and used "in" in my office in the U.S. too often. I was just wondering how "in" could be used elsewhere.

Thanks so very much just the same. Many, many thanks.

Hiro

I hope you saw the intended humor in my response t

Actually, after I read your post for the second time, I got it, Philip.