getting back to me

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   Replying to someone later, especially after checking information or making a decision.

   Grammar: Part of the phrasal verb 'get back to someone'. The object usually comes after 'to': 'I'll get back to you.'

   Patterns

   • get back to someone
   • thanks for getting back to me
   • I'll get back to you on that

   Thanks for getting back to me so quickly about the meeting.

   She hasn't gotten back to me yet, so I'll call her again tomorrow.

   I'm still waiting for the manager to get back to me with the final price.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   Returning to an earlier subject in a conversation or piece of writing.

   Grammar: Used when you want to discuss a previous point again. Often followed by 'to': 'getting back to your question'.

   Patterns

   • getting back to something
   • get back to the point

   Getting back to your earlier question, I think we should wait.

   Anyway, getting back to what we were saying about the budget...

Common combinations

thanks for getting back to me

Thanks for getting back to me about the job application.

get back to someone soon

I'll get back to you soon with more details.

get back to someone on something

Can you get back to me on that by Friday?

still waiting for someone to get back to you

I'm still waiting for them to get back to me.

Synonyms and how they differ

reply

More direct and formal; 'get back to' suggests a later reply after checking something.

respond

Neutral and slightly formal; 'get back to' is more conversational and implies a delay.

follow up

Means checking on something again, not necessarily replying; 'get back to' focuses on giving an answer.

Word family

get back phrasal verb

Return to a place or start doing something again.

Commonly confused: getting back to me or get back at?

Practice

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