How to professionally say...

This is taking longer than expected. Can we adjust the deadline?
I’m still working on this, will need a bit more time.
I’m on it, but it’ll take a little longer.
I’m making progress but could use a bit more time.
This is taking longer than I thought. Can we push the deadline?
This requires more attention than initially planned. Would it be possible to adjust the timeline?

Read each question and respond professionally. Use the phrases above to say you need more time.

Colleague: Will you be able to finish the report by this afternoon?

Client: Do you have the updated numbers?

Manager: Why is this task still not complete?

Manager: Can I get that file in the next hour?

Colleague: Is the final version ready to upload?

Colleague: Do we offer a discount for bulk orders?

You: That’s a great question, I’ll _____ into it and let you know.

Client: Can we get an extension on the payment deadline?

You: I’ll _____ with my manager and get back to you.

Manager: How many new clients have signed up this month?

You: I don’t have that information at _____ . I’ll ____ you know later.

Client: When will the shipment arrive at our warehouse?

You: I’ll find ____ and send you an _____ .

Customer: Are all items covered under the warranty?

You: Let me _____-check and get _____ to you.

Fill in the gaps with the missing words.