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What does “get back to someone” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
To reply to someone, often after some time
“I'll get back to you by Friday.”
From the B2 lesson Staying in Touch (keeping in touch).
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What does “get back to someone” mean?
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