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"refer back" is it polite

Hi all...,


If somebody ask me on email and need my asnwer soon but i need to cross check before final asnwer..is it polite if i say "i will refer back to you soon" ??? is it common using in English?


thanks in advance :-)

2. März 2016 06:39
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It actually doesn't make sense in the context you've given. Have a look at the meaning here: http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/refer+back+to

Perhaps you meant "I will get back to you soon"? This is fine.

A more polite or formal phrase would be, "I will contact you once I have received a clear answer."


2. März 2016
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This is more common in instant messaging like text messages. For an email awaiting a response it may come off as rude to send an email only saying you will reply again with your actual answer later on.
2. März 2016
thanks Peachy and Cody 
3. März 2016