Call someone back & get back to someone
On the phone, is there a difference between "to call someone back" and "to get back to someone"?
If so, when should I use each of the phrases?
Would you please give me a couple of examples?
Thank you.
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"to get back to (someone)" is the more general idea. It means you're going to consider the situation for a while and maybe make a decision or find out the answer to a question, and then return to the same person to report whatever you've found. This can be through email, by phone, or in person.
- "to get back to (someone)" is the more general idea.
- It means you're going to consider the situation for a while and maybe make a decision or find out the answer to a question, and then return to the same person to report whatever you've found.
- This can be through email, by phone, or in person.
- "I'll call you back" is only appropriate for telephone communications.
- Ask any question you like, however silly it may seem, and I'll get back to you.
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"to get back to (someone)" is the more general idea. It means you're going to consider the situation for a while and maybe make a decision or find out the answer to a question, and then return to the same person to report whatever you've found. This can be through email, by phone, or in person.
"I'll call you back" is only appropriate for telephone communications.
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