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Better ways to say “rest assured”

A corporate reassurance phrase that often reads like a customer-service script.

i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler

"Rest assured" dates to 16th-century English, where "rest" meant "remain." Modern usage is heavy in support replies and apologies, where it can sound rehearsed. Plain "you can rely on," "you'll hear," or simply stating the commitment works better.

ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo

Before

Rest assured, we are investigating the issue.

After

We are investigating and will report back by Friday.

iii · The alternatives4 ways out

01

You can rely on neutral

direct commitment

You can rely on a fix this sprint.
02

You'll hear from us neutral

commit to a follow-up

You'll hear from us by Friday.
03

We commit to formal

formal pledge

We commit to a response within one day.
04

[delete it] neutral

let the action speak

We are investigating and will report back.

iv · Brew tipKeep this one

Reassurance lands when paired with a date; on its own, it sounds scripted.