Meaning
A polite and professional way of asking to be informed.
Today’s Sentences
- Let me know when you get home.
- Let me know if you need anything.
- Let me know what you think.
- Let me know if you’re going to be late.
- Let me know what time the show starts.
- Writer’s Note
01
Let me know when you get home.
Situation 1
Are you done school?
Yes, I just finished my last class.
Let me know when you get home.
I will.
Situation 2
I’m on the train getting home.
Is it packed?
Packed as ever.
I’m sorry to hear.
Let me know when you get home.
02
Let me know if you need anything.
Situation 1
How’s the new job going?
It’s good but stressful.
It’ll take a few months to settle.
Let me know if you need anything.
I will.
Thank you.
Situation 2
How’s your broken leg?
It’s slowly getting better.
Let me know if you need anything.
I will.
Thank you.
03
Let me know what you think.
Situation 1
I just finished writing this new song.
Really?
Let’s hear it!
Let me know what you think.
I love it, it’s so catchy!
Situation 2
Have you seen the layout for the new art exhibit?
No, not yet.
Let me know what you think.
I will but I know it will be amazing.
04
Let me know if you’re going to be late.
Situation 1
Are you still coming to the party?
Of course.
Let me know if you’re going to be late.
Can I be fashionably late?
Situation 2
Can you pick me up after work?
Sure.
What time are you off work again?
I’ll be done at 7 but let me know if you’re going to be late.
Ok.
See you at 7.
05
Let me know what time the show starts.
Situation 1
I have free tickets to a concert this Friday night.
Really?
Are you offering them to me?
I am.
Let me know what time the show starts!
Situation 2
Can you come see the play this week?
I have some time this week.
Let me know what time the show starts.
It’s playing Monday to Thursday at 6pm.
I think I can make it on Wednesday.
Writer’s Note
Did you know?
Other ways to say ‘Let me know’ are:
- Please keep me posted. / Keep me posted.
- Please keep me updated. / Keep me updated.
- Please keep me in the loop. / Keep me in the loop.
- Feel free to update me. / Update me.
You can use these phrases within emails, texts, or during conversations with others. For example, ‘Are you still going to the party?’ You can answer with or without please, but without please it will sound more casual. ‘Keep me posted’. These are all commonly used so try them out and let us know which ones work well with your writing/speaking style! 👏
