Have you ever asked someone something — maybe a favor, a question, or a request — and they replied with “I will get back to you”? 😅
It sounds polite and simple, but let’s be honest — it can mean a lot of different things!
Sometimes they’re genuinely busy, sometimes they need to think, and sometimes… they just want to delay the conversation.
So, what should you say in response? 🤔
This article has the answers! Whether you want to sound professional, casual, funny, or clever, you’ll find the perfect replies here to keep your conversation confident, smooth, and impressive. 💬✨
Alternate ways to say “I will get back to you”
- Let me check and get back to you
- I’ll look into that and come back soon
- I’ll circle back with more info
- I’ll investigate this and reply shortly
- I’ll follow up once I have details
- I’ll consult with my team and respond
- I’ll gather the facts and get to you
- I’ll review this and let you know
- I’ll dig deeper and return with an answer
- I’ll see what I can find and reach out
- I’ll take a look and come back to you
- I’ll check and get back ASAP
- I’ll get you the answer soon
- I’ll confirm and report back
- I’ll find out and let you know
- I’ll respond when I have clarity
- I’ll get that sorted and write you
- I’ll be in touch after I check
- I’ll check with others and inform you
- I’ll get the info and respond
- I’ll loop back once I know
- I’ll do my due diligence and reply
- I’ll hunt down the details and come back
- I’ll weigh options then update you
- I’ll see what’s possible and get back
- I’ll assemble the info and report
- I’ll coordinate and get back
- I’ll confirm all points and follow up
- I’ll revisit this and let you know
- I’ll reach out once I get facts
Polite responses when someone says “we’ll get back to you”
- Thanks for letting me know, I look forward to hearing
- Great, I’ll await your update
- Understood, I’ll stand by
- Sounds good — keep me posted
- Appreciate it, I’ll wait
- Thanks, I’ll check in later if needed
- Okay, I’ll expect your reply
- Sure, I’ll be ready when you respond
- Thanks for the heads-up
- I appreciate the timeline
- Good, I’ll hear from you
- Fine — I’ll remain available
- Very well, I’ll wait for your feedback
- Perfect, take your time
- Thanks, I’ll be here
- Alright, I’ll circle back if no reply
- Got it, I’ll be on standby
- Thanks, I look forward to your message
- No problem — let me know
- Understood, I’ll await your call/email
- Good, I’ll check back later
- Thanks for the notice
- I’ll hold off until you respond
- Excellent, I’ll wait
- Thanks — feel free to update me
- Okay, expect me to follow up
- Thank you — I’m ready when you are
- Great, let me know when you’re ready
- Thanks — I’ll wait patiently
- Understood — I’ll hear from you
What to say in a work email reply
- Thank you — I’ll get back after checking
- I appreciate your patience; I’ll respond soon
- I’m reviewing this and will come back shortly
- I’m coordinating with our team and will reply
- Let me confirm some details and respond
- I’m working on this; expect an update soon
- I will review and share my thoughts
- I’ll verify these points and get back
- I need to check with X; I’ll reply soon
- I’ll cross-check and revert
- I’m looking into this; I’ll write you
- Thank you for sending this — I’ll follow up
- I’ll analyze and share feedback
- I’ll compare options and report back
- I’m checking availability and will reply
- I’ll review your input and respond
- I’ll take a moment to validate and reply
- Let me run this by others and come back
- I’ll consult and get you an answer
- I’ll evaluate and revert
- I’ll weigh everything and reach out
- I’ll check feasibility and respond
- I’m gathering data and will reply
- I’ll examine the proposal and get back
- I’m confirming timelines; I’ll update
- I’ll check logistics and come back
- I’ll look into budget and reply
- I’m clarifying details; I’ll update
- Thank you — I’ll get a proper answer
- I’ll circle back once this is checked
Casual responses in chats or texts
- Got it — I’ll let you know
- Let me think, and I’ll tell you
- One sec — I’ll come back
- Hold on — I’ll check
- Let me confirm and text you
- I’ll find out and message you
- I’ll check and hit you back
- Hang on — I’ll be right back
- I’ll see and tell you
- Just a moment — will reply
- Give me a bit — I’ll check
- I’ll dig and come back
- I’ll ask around and respond
- I’ll look it up and message
- I’ll get back in a bit
- Let me check and circle back
- I’ll see what’s up and get to you
- I’ll confirm and ping you
- I’ll look into that and revert
- I’ll get the details and text
- I’ll mess with this and come back
- I’ll figure it out and let you know
- I’ll double-check and message you
- I’ll ask first and reply
- I’ll see and let you know
- I’ll search and send you an answer
- I’ll see what I can do
- I’ll find it and update you
- I’ll check and hit you up
- I’ll brew on this and get back
Responses that include a timeframe
- I’ll get back to you by end of day
- I’ll reply within 24 hours
- Expect my answer by tomorrow
- I’ll respond by the end of the week
- I’ll let you know by this afternoon
- I’ll circle back by tomorrow morning
- I’ll confirm by close of business
- I’ll update you by tomorrow evening
- I will respond within two business days
- I’ll get you details by Friday
- I’ll have an answer by Monday
- I’ll follow up by noon
- I’ll reply within an hour
- I will update you by tomorrow
- I’ll revert by lunchtime
- I’ll have this checked by tonight
- I’ll update you by next meeting
- Expect my update in a few hours
- I’ll revert by tomorrow morning
- I’ll check and reply before 5 pm
- I’ll have that to you by Monday
- I’ll respond by end of week
- I promise to reply in 48 hours
- I’ll get back before end of day
- I’ll send you answer by tomorrow
- I’ll get it done by tomorrow
- I’ll reply by tomorrow noon
- I’ll have an answer by tomorrow
- I’ll update you in two days
- I’ll revert by the end of today
Responses to avoid sounding vague or weak
- Let me verify all details first
- I’ll give you a precise answer soon
- I’ll get back with clarity
- I’ll avoid guessing; I’ll check and reply
- I don’t want to mislead — I’ll confirm and come back
- Let me confirm before responding
- I want to be accurate — I’ll check
- I’ll double-check and get back
- I’ll avoid assumptions and respond
- I’ll validate before replying
- I’ll confirm so I don’t misinform
- I’ll fact check and then reply
- I’ll ensure I’m correct before writing
- I’ll confirm with sources and get back
- I’ll find the right info first
- I’ll cross-verify before answering
- I’ll check data then respond
- I’ll avoid mistakes — I’ll come back
- I’ll research and reply
- I’ll gather assured facts and respond
- I’ll confirm with others before reply
- I’ll make sure then inform
- I’ll authenticate the details first
- I’ll verify and then reach out
- I’ll double verify and respond
- I’ll check and respond with certainty
- I’ll confirm and write you
- I’ll ascertain then reply
- I’ll confirm all facts first
- I’ll get accurate information and respond
Follow-up responses if you don’t receive a reply
- Just checking in — any update?
- Any news on this?
- Circling back on my earlier message
- Wanted to follow up on my last note
- Did you have a chance to consider?
- Following up — awaiting your response
- Quick reminder about my previous message
- I’m touching base again
- Just following up on this
- Hope you saw my earlier message
- Any progress to share?
- Do you have an update yet?
- Revisiting this — any feedback?
- Just checking if you received my email
- I’ll appreciate any update
- Wanted to bump this back up
- Please let me know when free
- I’m still waiting for your response
- Checking whether you had time
- Could you share your thoughts?
- Any chance you saw this?
- Hoping to hear from you soon
- Let me know if you need more time
- Can you update me when possible?
- I remain available for questions
- Just a friendly nudge
- Do you need me to resend info?
- I wanted to see if you’re ready
- Let me know where this stands
- I’ll appreciate any status update
Conclusion
Now you have over 260 ways to respond to “I will get back to you” — from formal to casual, with timeframes, avoiding vagueness, and follow-ups.
Pick the version that fits your tone and situation. Use these, adapt them, and respond confidently rather than fumbling for words next time.
