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Blechh! I think this is certainly a capital offence, Hyla. Not only are there perfectly serviceable phrases for being out of the office (how about "on vacation"?), but using "out of pocket" to mean "out of the office" creates confusion because it is already a fairly common phrase in the business world. While the rationales and explanations put forth by my esteemed colleagues are reasonable and even understandable, why muddy the waters with such a mis-used phrase? I've also never heard the phrase used as BY explained, I'd say "out of cash" or "short" instead.
That said, Hyla, I hope you are "out of pocket" on paternity leave by the time I post this!
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Flatlander thinks this is certainly a capital offence.
And I suppose you would also object to someone referring to a missive hand-written in ink on a piece of paper, placed in an envelope and sent through a postal service as a brick and mortar letter.
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"perfectly serviceable phrases for being out of the office"
There are many office workers who are "out to lunch" all day.
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And I suppose you would also object to someone referring to a missive hand-written in ink on a piece of paper, placed in an envelope and sent through a postal service as a brick and mortar letter.No, I wouldn't. It's somewhat redundant, as I would never think that someone who said, "I sent you a letter" was talking about an email, but to me, "brick and mortar" has gained the metaphorical definition of "real world, as opposed to the Internet." Saying "brick and mortar letter" is extending the metaphor, not changing its meaning. You may now consider it an officially approved Phlatlander Phrase. 
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