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I'll be back vs I'll back

The correct phrase is "I'll be back." The verb "be" is necessary in this context to form the future continuous tense. "I'll back" is not a correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 3085 views

I'll be back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker will return to a place or situation in the future. It is a common expression used in various contexts.

Examples:

  • I'll be back in a few minutes.
  • Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it.
  • He said, "I'll be back tomorrow."
  • She promised, "I'll be back for the meeting."
  • The teacher assured the students, "I'll be back after lunch."
  • I'll be back once I've settled things.
  • I'll be back as soon as I can get across the border.
  • I'll be back after I finish my trading.
  • I'll be back soon, I just got to...
  • I don't know exactly when I'll be back.
  • I'll be back within an hour.
  • I'll be back after I take her home.
  • Well, then I guess I'll be back before the fight.
  • I'll be back Sunday night. I'm supply teaching Monday morning.
  • I have a meeting so I'll be back late.
  • I'll be back for you. I promise.
  • I'll be back for my suitcases later.
  • I'll be back after to finish the project, though.
  • I'll be back before you can say Captain Feathersword.
  • I'll be back tomorrow for another fit.
  • I'll be back in a minute, boys.
  • But I'll be back with Rusty's head.
  • Keep the change. I'll be back later.
  • I'll be back shortly with the belle of Paris.
  • I'll be back soon and tell you about it.

I'll back

This phrase is not correct in English.

  • I could turn you in as an accomplice but I won't. I'll back your story up.
  • Whatever you want to do here, I'll back you.
  • If you want to get the union involved, I'll back you 100%.
  • I promise I'll back off.
  • I'll back shortly and we'll discuss your bright future.
  • I'll back up your alias online.
  • I'll back you without limit.
  • I'll back off; we can take a break.
  • I'll back up into your hands.
  • And I'll back him up.
  • I'll back you either way.
  • I'll back later this afternoon to reschedule.
  • Fine, then I'll back off.
  • I don't know what to do now. I guess I'll back tonight, address the victory party.
  • If I'm being a nuisance, just say so and I'll back off.
  • Okay, I'll back trace the route with the satellite, see if I can spot anything.
  • Tell me something, and if I'm prying, I'll back off.
  • I'll back off the hammer, I'm waitin' for the bear, anyhow.
  • And I'll back down to anyone who says I'm not.
  • I'll back up a little here.

Alternatives:

  • I'll return.
  • I'll come back.
  • I'll be back soon.
  • I'll be back shortly.
  • I'll be back in a moment.

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