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Collocation

Let us come back to that

Introductory phrase + phrasal verb + pronoun A2 Introductory phrase + phrasal verb + pronoun

To suggest postponing the discussion of a topic until a later time, or to return to it after discussing other matters.

Let us come back to that: To suggest postponing the discussion of a topic until a later time, or to return to it after discu…

Definition

'Let us come back to that' is a common English collocation. To suggest postponing the discussion of a topic until a later time, or to return to it after discussing other matters.

Let + us + come back + to + that

“That's an interesting point, but let us come back to that after we've discussed the budget.”

Examples

  • That's a complex issue, so let us come back to that later when we have more time.
  • The chairman interrupted, saying, 'Let us come back to that after we finalize the agenda.'
  • I appreciate your question, but for now, let us come back to that once we've reviewed the preliminary data.
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  • During the heated debate, she wisely suggested, 'Let us come back to that when emotions have cooled down.'
  • We don't have all the information right now, so let us come back to that in our next meeting.
  • He made a note in his pad, indicating, 'Let us come back to that particular topic at the end of the session.'
  • Before we diverge, the moderator firmly stated, 'Let us come back to that point if time permits.'
  • It's an important detail, but let us come back to that after discussing the main objectives.
  • Regarding the budget allocation, the team leader said, 'Let us come back to that tomorrow, after consulting with finance.'
  • I understand your concerns, but let us come back to that once we've established the overall strategy.

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