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Out of station

Out of station

Indian English: away from your home town.

Sorry, Vikram is out of station till Friday.

Out of town / away

Works everywhere: travelling, not at home.

Vikram is out of town until Friday.

Remember: Clear in India; outside India, 'station' suggests trains. Say 'out of town' or 'travelling' so everyone follows.

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