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Per my last email
PronunciationPER MY LAST EE-mayl
Definition
A phrase that points to something you already wrote. It can sound a little cold or annoyed, so use it carefully.
Where you hear it
Work emails, often when information was missed.
Examples
As mentioned in my previous email, the deadline is Friday.
Just to restate: the files are attached to my earlier message.
Common mistake
Using "per my last email" when you are annoyed. A softer version is "As mentioned earlier…" or "Just to confirm…".
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