Collocation
Let's pencil that in.
To make a tentative or provisional arrangement or appointment, often written down lightly with a pencil, implying it can be changed later.
Definition
'Let's pencil that in.' is a common English collocation. To make a tentative or provisional arrangement or appointment, often written down lightly with a pencil, implying it can be changed later.
pencil + something/someone + in
“We can pencil in our meeting for next Tuesday, but I'll confirm the exact time later.”
Examples
- Can we pencil in a quick chat for Friday morning?
- She penciled in the doctor's appointment for next week, but she needs to call back to confirm.
- Let's pencil you in for the presentation on Wednesday, provided the room is free.
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- They penciled in a backup date just in case the first one didn't work out.
- I've penciled you in for the late shift, but let me know if that doesn't suit you.
- We can pencil in a brainstorming session for early next month, then finalize the details.
- He carefully penciled in all his commitments in his diary, leaving room for changes.
- Don't confirm it yet, but let's pencil in the dinner for Saturday evening.
- The manager penciled in a new hire for an interview next Tuesday afternoon.
- Could you please pencil me in for a quick call sometime this week?
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