get back (to someone) (on something)

get back (to someone) (on something)
get back (to someone) (on something)
Fig. to continue talking with someone (at a later time); to find out information and tell it to a person (at a later time). •

I don't have the answer to that question right now. Let me find out and get back to you.

Okay. Please try to get back early tomorrow.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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