English phrases
How to say “Could we push this back?”
Meaning
To move a meeting, deadline, or other scheduled event to a later time.
When to use
Use it at work when asking to postpone something, especially a meeting or deadline. The new time is usually later than planned.
Hear it in context
Could we push this back to Thursday? I need more time to finish the report.
Alternative expressions
- Could we reschedule this?
- Can we move this to a later time?
- Could we postpone this?