Collocation
I'll let you get back to it.
I will allow you to resume the task or activity you were doing before our interaction, or I will stop taking up your time so you can continue with your work.
Definition
'I'll let you get back to it.' is a common English collocation. I will allow you to resume the task or activity you were doing before our interaction, or I will stop taking up your time so you can continue with your work.
I'll let + someone + get back to + something
“I'll let you get back to it.”
Examples
- It was nice catching up, but I'll let you get back to it now; I know you're busy.
- I just wanted to drop by and say hi, but I won't hold you up; I'll let you get back to it.
- This call has gone on long enough, so I'll let you get back to it. Good luck with the presentation!
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- I saw you were deeply focused, so I'll let you get back to it. We can talk more later.
- Thanks for your time. I'll let you get back to it. I know you have a tight deadline.
- Just a quick question about the report, then I'll let you get back to it.
- I didn't mean to interrupt your important work, so I'll let you get back to it.
- Well, I've taken enough of your afternoon. I'll let you get back to it.
- It looks like you're in the middle of something urgent, so I'll let you get back to it.
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