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Email · part 2 — keeping informed

Circle back and keep a thread moving.

話を蒸し返して、スレッドを前に進められるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let me circle back on ~.
To pick up where we left off, ~.
Where we stand is ~.
I'll revert by ~.

Example conversation

ALet me circle back on the pricing question.
BGreat — where do we stand?
AWhere we stand is we can offer a 10% discount.
BThat helps. When can you confirm?
AI'll revert by Wednesday with the final figure.
BPerfect, thanks for picking this up.

In context

Read a follow-up email. 'Hi Ken, let me circle back on the pricing question from last week. To pick up where we left off: you asked about a discount. Where we stand is that we can offer ten percent for an annual commitment. I'll revert by Wednesday with the final figure in writing. Thanks for your patience.'

When to use it · practice

You're returning to an earlier topic. Circle back on it.
以前の話題に戻ります。改めて連絡しましょう。
You want to give the current position. Say where you stand.
現在の状況を伝えたいです。「今こうです」と言いましょう。
You'll confirm soon. Promise to revert by a date.
近く確認します。「〜までに返答します」と約束しましょう。

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