Phrases & Expressions

To telephone someone again, or to return a call from someone.

• I'm busy right now, so I'll call you back later.
• She promised to call back, but she never did.

To contact someone later to give information or a reply.

• I'll get back to you soon.
• Can I get back to you tomorrow with an answer?

To start a business, organization or system.

• They plan to set up a new company.
• She set up a charity to help homeless people.

Time is valuable and should not be wasted, as it can be used to earn money.

• Stop chatting and get back to work; time is money.
• We need to finish this project quickly. Time is money.

The last decision.

• Have you made a final decision?
• That's my final decision.

Money has power and influence, especially in business.

• He got the best table in the restaurant because money talks.
• In this town, money talks.

To respond to an email.

• Please reply to my email by Friday.
• I forgot to reply to the email.

An excellent chance to do or achieve something important.

• This is a golden opportunity.
• Don't miss this golden opportunity.

To prepare and write a document, plan, or list.

• Our lawyer will draw up the contract next week.
• Let's draw up a list of guests for the party.

To find out more about something or take further action on it.

• I'll follow up on your request and call you tomorrow.
• The police are following up several new leads.