How to ask for a deadline extension in English
A good extension request is short and specific: why it is late, the new date you can commit to, and what you will deliver in the meantime.
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“hi, sorry but i will not finish the report until friday, can i have more time? i had many problems”
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💼 Professional“Hi Sarah, the report is taking longer than I planned because the Q3 numbers came in late. Could I have until Monday at noon? I'll send you the first two sections by Friday so you can start reviewing.”
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