Ted: Hi, Feihong, I'm afraid I can't go to work today. I need to take the day off.
I am take the day off tomorrow to make up for last sunday.
Having a fever is normally a good excuse for an office worker to take the day off. The ailment severely weakens the body and hampers a person's concentration, lowering the rate of productivity.
I am tempted(ie feel inclined) to take the day off.
Wouldn't it be possible for me to take the day off this Friday?
It was our office's unanimous decision to take the day off.
If you can take the day off, do it!
I was tempted to take the day off.