| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A short extension would help | asks for brief extra time |
| 2. | An extension would help | suggests extra time would help |
| 3. | Can I get an extension? | asks for more time |
| 4. | Can this be extended? | asks to lengthen the deadline |
| 5. | Can this wait a bit? | asks for a short delay |
| 6. | Can we delay this? | asks for a delay |
| 7. | Can we move this back? | asks to reschedule later |
| 8. | Can we postpone this? | asks to delay it |
| 9. | Can we push this back? | asks to delay timing |
| 10. | Could I get an extension? | polite extension request |
| 11. | Could I have more time? | politely requests extra time |
| 12. | Could this be extended? | asks to lengthen the deadline |
| 13. | Could this wait a bit? | asks for a short delay |
| 14. | Could we delay this? | polite delay request |
| 15. | Could we extend the deadline? | asks to move the due date |
| 16. | Could we move this back? | polite rescheduling request |
| 17. | Could we postpone this? | polite postponement request |
| 18. | Could we push this back? | polite request to delay |
| 19. | I could use more time | informal request for extra time |
| 20. | I may miss the deadline | signals possible missed deadline |
| 21. | I may need more time | signals possible delay |
| 22. | I might need more time | signals possible delay |
| 23. | I need a bit more time | asks for additional time |
| 24. | I need additional time | formal request for more time |
| 25. | I need another day | asks for one more day |
| 26. | I need more time on this | asks for extra time here |
| 27. | I need some more time | states more time is needed |
| 28. | I need through tomorrow | asks for time through tomorrow |
| 29. | I need until tomorrow | asks for time until tomorrow |
| 30. | I was hoping for more time | soft request for extra time |
| 31. | I won’t make the deadline | states deadline cannot be met |
| 32. | I would appreciate more time | polite request for extra time |
| 33. | I’d appreciate an extension | polite extension request |
| 34. | I’d appreciate more time | polite request for extra time |
| 35. | I’d like an extension | states desire for more time |
| 36. | I’m a bit behind | states slight delay |
| 37. | I’m awaiting final input | Still waiting on needed information |
| 38. | I’m behind on this | Says progress is delayed |
| 39. | I’m not quite ready yet | signals more time is needed |
| 40. | I’m not ready to send it yet | signals sending delay |
| 41. | I’m running behind | states progress is delayed |
| 42. | I’m still finalizing it | Says work is not finished |
| 43. | I’m still pulling this together | Says it is still in progress |
| 44. | I’m still working on it | signals more time is needed |
| 45. | I’m tied up at the moment | Currently too busy to finish |
| 46. | Is a delay possible? | asks whether postponement is possible |
| 47. | Is an extension possible? | asks whether extra time is allowed |
| 48. | Is more time possible? | asks whether delay is possible |
| 49. | Is postponing an option? | asks if delay is available |
| 50. | Is pushing this back possible? | asks if later timing works |
| 51. | It’s not ready just yet | Not ready to send now |
| 52. | It’s taking longer than expected | Explains the delay briefly |
| 53. | Just a little more time | Requesting a brief extension |
| 54. | Kindly allow extra time | Polite request for additional time |
| 55. | Kindly bear with me | Polite request for patience |
| 56. | Let me get back to you | Reply will come later |
| 57. | Let me revisit this | Need time to review |
| 58. | May I get an extension? | formal extension request |
| 59. | May I have more time? | formal request for extra time |
| 60. | May this be extended? | formal extension request |
| 61. | May we delay this? | formal delay request |
| 62. | May we extend the deadline? | formal deadline extension request |
| 63. | May we postpone this? | formal postponement request |
| 64. | More time is needed | States extra time is necessary |
| 65. | More time would help | Additional time would be useful |
| 66. | Need a little longer | Require slightly more time |
| 67. | Need more runway | Need extra time to finish |
| 68. | Not ready to share yet | Work is not finished |
| 69. | One more day would help | A day extension would help |
| 70. | Please allow a bit more time | requests a short extension |
| 71. | Please allow me more time | requests personal extra time |
| 72. | Please allow more time | requests additional time |
| 73. | Please bear with me | asks for patience during delay |
| 74. | Please give me more time | asks for extra time |
| 75. | Please grant an extension | formal request for extension |
| 76. | Please grant more time | formal request for extra time |
| 77. | Please hold off for now | asks to wait temporarily |
| 78. | Please hold this for now | Asking to pause temporarily |
| 79. | Please wait a little longer | Asking for brief patience |
| 80. | Still finalizing the details | Work is nearly complete |
| 81. | Still putting this together | Work is still in progress |
| 82. | This needs a bit longer | Task requires more time |
| 83. | This will take more time | Task needs additional time |
| 84. | We’re not quite there yet | signals more time is needed |
| 85. | We’re running a bit behind | states slight team delay |
| 86. | We’re running behind schedule | states schedule delay |
| 87. | We’re still finalizing it | Says the work is unfinished |
| 88. | We’re still working on it | signals more time is needed |
| 89. | Would a delay be possible? | asks if postponement is possible |
| 90. | Would an extension be possible? | asks if extra time is allowed |
| 91. | Would Friday work instead? | Suggests a later deadline |
| 92. | Would Monday work instead? | Suggests a later deadline |
| 93. | Would more time be possible? | asks if delay is possible |
| 94. | Would moving this back work? | asks if rescheduling works |
| 95. | Would next Monday work? | Suggests a later due date |
| 96. | Would next week work? | Suggesting a later timeframe |
| 97. | Would postponing work? | asks if delay is acceptable |
| 98. | Would pushing this back work? | asks if later timing works |
| 99. | Would tomorrow be okay? | Suggesting a one-day delay |
| 100. | Would you mind waiting? | Polite request for patience |
