PreenerHow to ask for a deadline extension
Ask for a new deadline with a clear plan and no drama.
Free to start. Works on Android, in Chrome and on the web.
- Manager
- Coworker
- Team
- Client
- Someone new
- Chat
- Apologetic
- Balanced
- Confident
How it works
Say what's late and why
Plus the date you can deliver, like Tuesday instead of Friday.
Pick who and how
Manager, coworker, team, client or someone new. Email or chat. Apologetic, balanced or confident.
Send your request
Make the new plan clearer, offer part of it sooner or sound less apologetic, then copy it.
An example
q3 report due friday data came in late from finance can do tuesday manager, email
Subject: Q3 report, new date Hi Rachel, The finance data for the Q3 report arrived later than planned, so I won't have the report ready by Friday. I can send you the full version on Tuesday. Does that work for you? Thanks, [Your name]
Then make it yours
- Clearer new plan
- Offer a partial
- Less apologetic
- Shorter
- Try again
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Questions, answered
Is it free?
Yes. The free plan gives you AI help every day, and Pro gives you about 10,000 AI actions a month. You sign in with Google or a code we email you, so your work follows you to every device.
Will it sound like AI?
It explains the delay once, plainly, and moves on to the new date without piling on apologies. It uses the reason and date you give and invents nothing.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Install the Preener keyboard for Android and open Ask for more time from the keyboard in any app. Your account also works in Chrome and on the web.