“I will get back to you” tells someone you need time before giving a complete answer. Natural alternatives include “I’ll follow up with you,” “I’ll come back to you on that,” and “I’ll send you an update,” depending on whether you are checking facts, making a decision, or simply replying later.
Match the Follow-Up for “I Will Get Back to You” to What Happens Next
- I’ll follow up with you
- I’ll come back to you on that
- I’ll send you an update
- I’ll let you know
- Let me check and get back to you
- I’ll get back to you shortly
- I’ll be in touch
- I’ll circle back
- I’ll look into it and let you know
- I’ll confirm that for you
- I’ll reply once I have more information
I’ll follow up with you
A professional all-purpose option that promises further contact without overexplaining.
Example: I’ll follow up with you tomorrow once I’ve spoken to the finance team.
I’ll come back to you on that
Common in workplace English when you need time to check or consider something.
Example: I’ll come back to you on that after I’ve reviewed the figures.
I’ll send you an update
Best when you expect to have new information or progress to report.
Example: I’ll send you an update as soon as the supplier confirms the delivery date.
I’ll let you know
Simple and natural when the context already makes clear what information is pending.
Example: I’ll let you know once I’ve heard back from them.
Let me check and get back to you
Useful when you need to verify a detail before responding.
Example: Let me check the booking system and get back to you this afternoon.
I’ll get back to you shortly
A direct variation that suggests a relatively quick response.
Example: I’ll get back to you shortly with the final cost.
I’ll be in touch
Works when you want to promise future contact without specifying the exact form of the reply.
Example: I’ll be in touch once we’ve made a decision.
I’ll circle back
Common in business settings, though slightly corporate in tone.
Example: I’ll circle back later today once I have the full picture.
I’ll look into it and let you know
Best when the next step involves investigating a question or problem.
Example: I’ll look into it and let you know what I find.
I’ll confirm that for you
Use this when the outstanding response is specifically a confirmation.
Example: I’ll confirm that for you after I speak to the venue.
I’ll reply once I have more information
Clear and explicit when you want to explain why an immediate answer is not possible.
Example: I’ll reply once I have more information from our technical team.