Making phone calls in English can be daunting, especially if English isn’t your first language. Perhaps the hardest part of a phone call is ending it! Here are some simple English phrases to end a phone call.
“I will let you go.”
This phrase means, I know you are busy and I don’t want to keep you longer. It shows that you are interested in the conversation but you are conscious of the other person’s time.
“I appreciate you taking the time to speak to me today. I know you are very busy, I will let you go. Thanks again, bye bye.”
Similar phrases to end a phone call include:
- “I had better let you go.”
- “I have taken up enough of your time.“
“Thanks for your time.”
Once you have covered the important parts of your phone conversation it’s time to signal that the conversation is ending. If you have called someone and want to show appreciation and respect for their time, this is a great way to do it.
“I think that’s everything I needed to know. Thanks for your time today. Speak to you soon!”
Similar phrases to end a phone call include:
- “I appreciate you taking the time to speak to me.”
“I have to run.”
If you want to let someone know you have to end the call because you have something else to do, try this phrase. Make sure that the conversation is complete so that this phrase doesn’t come off as blunt.
“Ok James, thanks for your call today, if you don’t have any other questions I have a meeting shortly so I have to run!
“No, that’s all, thanks for your help, bye.”
“Bye.”
Similar phrases to end a phone call include:
- “I have to go.“
- “I had better get going.”
“Is there anything else I can help you with?”
If someone calls you for assistance or information, this phrase can be used to signal that you believe you have answered the query and the conversation is complete. It also gives the caller the opportunity to ask any further questions.
“Is there anything else I can help you with?”
“No thanks, that’s all.”
“Great, have a nice day, good bye!”
Similar phrases to end a phone call include:
- “Is that all you need from me?”
- “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
“Let’s come back to this another time.”
If you want to finish the conversation for now, but want to leave the door open to revisiting the discussion try this phrase.
“Well unfortunately I don’t have anymore information right now. I will hopefully know more at the end of the week. Let’s come back to this on Friday.“
“Ok that sounds good, speak to you then.”
“Ok, bye.”
Similar phrases to end a phone call include:
- “I will have to follow up and come back to you.”
- “Let’s schedule another call soon.”
“Can you put it in writing?”
If you have made some agreement, understanding, or important progress, ask that the contents of the conversation be put in a letter or email so you have a record of it.
“I’m really interested in your offer. Can you put it in writing and I can consider it further.”
“Sure I’ll email you now.”
“Ok thanks a lot. Speak soon.”
“Bye.”
A similar phrase to end a phone call could be:
- “Can I have that in writing please.”
“It was great to talk to you.”
Signal that the conversation is ended or ending by using a past tense.
“Thanks Janice, it was great to talk to you.”
“Yes, lets catch up again soon. Goodbye.”
Similar phrases to end a phone call include:
- “It was a pleasure speaking with you today.”
- “I enjoyed talking this morning.”
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