I remember a time when I was juggling multiple tasks and received an important request from a colleague.
They needed a detailed response, but I didn’t have all the information immediately. I replied with a simple “I will get back to you,” and it made me think about how many different ways there are to convey this message.
It’s a common phrase used to assure someone that their request or question will be addressed in due course.
Knowing various ways to say it can help keep communication clear and professional.
1. “I’ll follow up with you soon.”
You’re indicating that you’ll check in after a short time.
Example: “I’ll follow up with you soon.”
When to use: When you plan to get back to them relatively quickly.
When not to use: If you need more time to respond.
2. “I’ll reach out to you shortly.”
You’re letting them know you’ll contact them soon.
Example: “I’ll reach out to you shortly.”
When to use: When you want to assure them of a prompt follow-up.
When not to use: If your response will be delayed.
3. “I’ll get in touch with you later.”
You’re promising to make contact at a later time.
Example: “I’ll get in touch with you later.”
When to use: When you plan to respond after a bit of time has passed.
When not to use: If you can respond immediately.
4. “I’ll update you once I have more information.”
You’re indicating that you’ll provide an update once you’re informed.
Example: “I’ll update you once I have more information.”
When to use: When you need to gather more details before responding.
When not to use: If you can give a preliminary response now.
5. “I’ll be back with an answer soon.”
You’re assuring them that you’ll return with a response shortly.
Example: “I’ll be back with an answer soon.”
When to use: When you need a short period to provide a detailed answer.
When not to use: If you need more time to research.
6. “I’ll get back to you once I’ve reviewed this.”
You’re letting them know you need to review the information before responding.
Example: “I’ll get back to you once I’ve reviewed this.”
When to use: When you need to examine details before replying.
When not to use: If you can respond without further review.
7. “I’ll respond as soon as I can.”
You’re promising to reply as quickly as possible.
Example: “I’ll respond as soon as I can.”
When to use: When you aim to reply as promptly as possible.
When not to use: If your response might be delayed.
8. “I’ll provide an update by [specific time].”
You’re giving a specific timeframe for when you’ll respond.
Example: “I’ll provide an update by 3 PM.”
When to use: When you can commit to a specific response time.
When not to use: If you’re unsure of the exact timing.
9. “I’ll get back to you after I’ve had a chance to think it over.”
You’re indicating that you need time to consider the matter before responding.
Example: “I’ll get back to you after I’ve had a chance to think it over.”
When to use: When you need time to reflect before replying.
When not to use: If you can provide an immediate response.
10. “I’ll follow up with additional details soon.”
You’re assuring them that you’ll provide more information shortly.
Example: “I’ll follow up with additional details soon.”
When to use: When you need to provide more comprehensive information later.
When not to use: If you can give a complete response now.
11. “I’ll be in touch once I’ve had a chance to look into it.”
You’re promising to get back to them after you’ve investigated further.
Example: “I’ll be in touch once I’ve had a chance to look into it.”
When to use: When you need to conduct further investigation.
When not to use: If you don’t need additional time to research.
12. “I’ll circle back with an answer.”
You’re indicating that you’ll return to provide a response.
Example: “I’ll circle back with an answer.”
When to use: When you plan to revisit the issue later.
When not to use: If you’re addressing the matter immediately.
13. “I’ll address this and get back to you shortly.”
You’re letting them know you’ll handle the issue and respond soon.
Example: “I’ll address this and get back to you shortly.”
When to use: When you need to resolve the issue before replying.
When not to use: If you can respond immediately.
14. “I’ll connect with you once I have more clarity.”
You’re indicating that you’ll follow up once you understand things better.
Example: “I’ll connect with you once I have more clarity.”
When to use: When you need to gain a better understanding before responding.
When not to use: If you already have the necessary clarity.
15. “I’ll touch base with you after I’ve reviewed this.”
You’re letting them know you’ll contact them after you’ve examined the details.
Example: “I’ll touch base with you after I’ve reviewed this.”
When to use: When you need to review information first.
When not to use: If you don’t need to review the information.
16. “I’ll provide a response once I’ve gathered all the facts.”
You’re indicating that you’ll reply after collecting necessary information.
Example: “I’ll provide a response once I’ve gathered all the facts.”
When to use: When you need to compile information before responding.
When not to use: If you can reply without additional facts.
17. “I’ll get back to you after consulting with [person/team].”
You’re letting them know you’ll respond after discussing with someone else.
Example: “I’ll get back to you after consulting with the team.”
When to use: When you need input from others before replying.
When not to use: If you don’t need to consult anyone else.
18. “I’ll respond once I’ve had time to evaluate this.”
You’re indicating that you need to assess the situation before replying.
Example: “I’ll respond once I’ve had time to evaluate this.”
When to use: When you need time to assess the matter thoroughly.
When not to use: If you don’t need to evaluate further.
19. “I’ll get back to you after a thorough review.”
You’re assuring them that you’ll respond after a comprehensive review.
Example: “I’ll get back to you after a thorough review.”
When to use: When you need to perform a detailed examination before responding.
When not to use: If you don’t need an in-depth review.
20. “I’ll revert with an update once I’ve looked into it.”
You’re letting them know you’ll provide an update after further investigation.
Example: “I’ll revert with an update once I’ve looked into it.”
When to use: When you need to investigate before updating.
When not to use: If you can provide a quick response.
21. “I’ll get back to you after considering your request.”
You’re indicating that you’ll respond after reflecting on their request.
Example: “I’ll get back to you after considering your request.”
When to use: When you need time to consider their request carefully.
When not to use: If you can respond without much consideration.
22. “I’ll follow up with you once I have all the details.”
You’re promising to contact them after obtaining complete information.
Example: “I’ll follow up with you once I have all the details.”
When to use: When you need to gather all necessary information.
When not to use: If you already have the details needed to respond.
23. “I’ll get back to you after addressing this.”
You’re indicating that you’ll respond after handling the matter.
Example: “I’ll get back to you after addressing this.”
When to use: When you need to address the matter before replying.
When not to use: If you can respond immediately.
24. “I’ll be back in touch after I’ve checked the details.”
You’re letting them know you’ll contact them after reviewing specifics.
Example: “I’ll be back in touch after I’ve checked the details.”
When to use: When you need to review specific details before responding.
When not to use: If you don’t need to check details further.
25. “I’ll respond after I’ve had a chance to analyze this.”
You’re indicating that you need to analyze the situation before replying.
Example: “I’ll respond after I’ve had a chance to analyze this.”
When to use: When you need time for analysis.
When not to use: If you can respond without further analysis.
26. “I’ll get back to you once I’ve had a chance to digest this.”
You’re letting them know you need time to process the information.
Example: “I’ll get back to you once I’ve had a chance to digest this.”
When to use: When you need time to process information.
When not to use: If you can respond immediately.
27. “I’ll provide an answer after I’ve reviewed everything.”
You’re indicating you’ll reply after a complete review.
Example: “I’ll provide an answer after I’ve reviewed everything.”
When to use: When you need to review all relevant information.
When not to use: If you have already reviewed everything.
28. “I’ll touch base with you once I’ve completed my review.”
You’re promising to contact them after finishing your review.
Example: “I’ll touch base with you once I’ve completed my review.”
When to use: When you need to finish reviewing before responding.
When not to use: If you can respond without further review.
29. “I’ll get back to you after gathering more insights.”
You’re indicating that you need to collect more information before replying.
Example: “I’ll get back to you after gathering more insights.”
When to use: When additional information is needed.
When not to use: If you don’t need additional insights.
30. “I’ll follow up once I’ve had time to sort this out.”
You’re letting them know you’ll contact them after sorting out the matter.
Example: “I’ll follow up once I’ve had time to sort this out.”
When to use: When you need to organize or clarify information first.
When not to use: If you don’t need time to sort things out.
Top Editor Choice Responses
- “I’ll follow up with you soon.”
- “I’ll reach out to you shortly.”
- “I’ll get in touch with you later.”
- “I’ll update you once I have more information.”
- “I’ll be back with an answer soon.”
- “I’ll get back to you once I’ve reviewed this.”
- “I’ll respond as soon as I can.”
- “I’ll provide an update by [specific time].”
- “I’ll get back to you after I’ve had a chance to think it over.”
- “I’ll follow up with additional details soon.”
