get in touch

Meaning

This expression means to contact someone, either by calling, emailing, texting, or writing to them. It is highly versatile and can be used in both casual conversations and professional emails. It usually implies initiating contact after some time or for a specific purpose.

Examples

• I'll get in touch with you as soon as I get the final schedule.

  I'll get in touch with you as soon as I get the final schedule.

• You should get in touch with customer service to resolve this billing issue.

  You should get in touch with customer service to resolve this billing issue.

• It was great seeing you; let's get in touch next week for lunch.

  It was great seeing you; let's get in touch next week for lunch.

• She tried to get in touch with him, but his phone was switched off.

  She tried to get in touch with him, but his phone was switched off.

• Please get in touch if you have any further questions about the project.

  Please get in touch if you have any further questions about the project.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I will make in touch with you tomorrow.

  ✓ I will get in touch with you tomorrow.

  The correct verb to pair with 'in touch' is 'get', not 'make'.

• ✗ Please get in touch to me when you arrive.

  ✓ Please get in touch with me when you arrive.

  Always use the preposition 'with' after 'get in touch' when specifying the person you are contacting.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If you need any help with your homework, just ___ with me.

  💡 Contact me.

  Show answer

  get in touch

• I've been trying to ___ with the manager all morning.

  💡 Reach or contact.

  Show answer

  get in touch