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I would like to request an extension for the deadline.

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Narrator

I would like to request an extension for the deadline.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Formal Email

I am writing to request an extension for the deadline.

Informal Conversation

Hey, could I ask for a bit more time on the deadline?

Meeting Request

I'd like to discuss a possible deadline extension.

Phone Call

I'm calling to request an extension on the deadline.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I respectfully request an extension of the deadline.

Casual

Could I get more time to finish this?

Simpler English

I need more time to meet the deadline.

Phrases to learn

request an extension

To formally ask for more time to complete a task.

deadline

A final date or time by which something must be done.