1：缓一下（Huǎn yí xià）- Let’s pause for now
Used in the workplace to suggest postponing a discussion or decision without rejecting it.
Example:
Zhège tí huǎn yíxià zài tǎolùn ba.
这个题缓一下再讨论吧。
Let’s discuss this topic later.
2：过会讨论（Guò huì tǎo lùn）- Talk about it later.
A natural phrase to delay decision-making, especially in meetings.
Example:
Zhège wèntí wǒmen guò huì tǎo lùn.
这个问题我们过会讨论。
We’ll talk about this issue later.
3：等下再说（Děng xià zài shuō）- Let’s talk in a moment
Colloquial and common in office conversations for quickly putting off a topic until soon after.
Example:
Wǒ xiànzài yǒu diǎn máng, děng xià zài shuō.
我现在有点忙，等下再说。
I’m a bit busy now; let’s talk in a moment.
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