I'll talk to my boss and let you know vs. I'll speak to my boss and let you know

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi,

[i]The interview

  • Could I work from home from time to time?
  • I don’t see why not. I’ll talk to my boss and let you know.[/i]

About the previous sentence, wouldn’t it be more proper to say “I’ll speak to my boss and let you know”?

Thanks a lot.

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Both are appropriate, though I agree that ‘speak’ has more finesse.

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Yes, it is the proper way especially when he/she is your boss.

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He is not speaking TO his boss., he’s speaking ABOUT his boss.