away from home

phrase

: not at one's house
I will be away from home for two weeks.

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The Red Bulls have won two straight following a six-match winless streak, improving to 5-6-3 away from home after a four-match trip. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Cruz Azul had scored three or more goals in three of its last four games away from home. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Shifrin had been away from home during his father’s final days, Haines explained. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Consumers saw higher prices in August month-over-month for categories such as communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for away from home

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“Away from home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/away%20from%20home. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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