Phrases for Handling Interruptions - English Learning Hub

Just let me finish this thought.

B1

Allow me to complete my current idea.

Let me wrap this up.

B1

Allow me to finish this.

I need a moment to think.

B1

I require a brief period to contemplate.

I'll be with you shortly.

B1

I will assist you soon.

Please hold that thought.

B1

Please remember your point until I'm ready to discuss it.

Could I just finish this?

B1

May I complete this task before we proceed?

I'm on it.

B1

I am attending to it.

Almost there.

B1

I am close to finishing.

Finishing up this task.

B1

I am completing this work.

I'll get back to you on that.

B2

I need more time to consider your request or question before responding.

Could we come back to this later?

B2

Politely suggests postponing the discussion to a more appropriate time.

Just a moment, please.

B2

A brief pause is needed to handle something.

Let me finish this first.

B2

Indicates a need to complete a current task before addressing the interruption.

I'm in the middle of something.

B2

Directly states that the person is currently busy.

Could you give me a moment?

B2

A polite request for a short break in the conversation.

One moment, please.

B2

Similar to 'Just a moment, please'.

I'll be with you in a minute.

B2

Indicates that assistance will be provided shortly.

Excuse me for a second.

B2

A short interruption is needed.

Bear with me for a moment.

B2

Similar to 'Excuse me for a second'.

Hold that thought.

B2

Ask someone to pause what they are saying briefly.

Let's park this for now.

B2

Suggests postponing the discussion.

I need to focus on this for a bit.

B2

States the need for uninterrupted concentration.

I'm really concentrating right now.

B2

Indicates a high level of concentration.

Can I get back to you later?

B2

Requests permission to respond later.

I'm slightly tied up at the moment.

B2

Indicates being busy but not extremely pressed for time.

This requires my full attention.

B2

Emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted focus.

I'll be right with you.

B2

Indicates that help will be provided shortly.

I'm on a tight deadline.

B2

Indicates being under significant time pressure.

Just give me a few minutes.

B2

Similar to 'Just a moment, please'.

I'm afraid I'm rather busy right now.

B2

More formal way of stating that one is busy.

Please excuse the interruption.

B2

Used when someone is interrupting another.

I'm deeply engrossed in this at the moment.

B2

Indicates a high level of concentration and involvement.

I'm swamped at the moment.

B2

Indicates being extremely busy.

I'm working under pressure.

B2

Indicates facing a high-pressure situation.

Let's circle back to this later.

C1

Let's discuss this topic again at a more appropriate time.

Could we table this for now?

C1

Can we postpone this discussion until later?