look forward to hearing from you

Meaning

A polite and professional closing phrase used in emails and letters to express that you are eagerly but respectfully waiting for the recipient's reply. It is highly common in business correspondence.

Examples

• Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

  Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

• We look forward to hearing from you regarding our proposal.

  We look forward to hearing from you regarding our proposal.

• Please let me know your availability; I look forward to hearing from you.

  Please let me know your availability; I look forward to hearing from you.

• I look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss the project details.

  I look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss the project details.

• If you have any questions, feel free to ask; I look forward to hearing from you.

  If you have any questions, feel free to ask; I look forward to hearing from you.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I look forward to hear from you.

  ✓ I look forward to hearing from you.

  The phrase 'look forward to' must be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) or a noun, not an infinitive verb.

• ✗ I am looking forward to hear you.

  ✓ I am looking forward to hearing from you.

  You must use 'hearing from you' to mean receiving a message. 'Hearing you' means physically listening to your voice.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I have attached my resume. I ___.

  💡 A formal way to close an email expecting a reply.

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  look forward to hearing from you

• Please review the contract. We ___.

  💡 Expressing polite anticipation for a business partner's response.

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  look forward to hearing from you