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britdam007

britdam007

India

What is the diffference in meanings between ” I will be back” and “I will be right back”.



Best regards,


Abhishek



05:39 AM Oct 17 2014 |

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Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

You can say “I will be back” and mean that you plan to go back to the place you’re speaking about someday. However, if you say, “I will be right back,” it means you are returning in a few minutes.


Best,


Amy

06:11 PM Oct 18 2014 |

britdam007

britdam007

India

Does ” I’ll be back in a jiffy” convey the same meaning?



Best regards,


Abhishek

04:50 AM Oct 19 2014 |

Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Yes! “I will be right back,” and “I’ll be back in a jiffy” have the same meaning.


Best,


Amy

04:53 AM Oct 24 2014 |