Any updates?
A2
Everyday Phrase
Neutral
Very Common
Meaning
A short question asking if there is any new information.
When to use it
Colleagues say it to each other to ask about a task, order or problem. It's neutral and common in workplace conversations. In a very formal situation, a full question may sound more polite.
Example Sentence
Any updates on the new website?
Grammar & structure
Any updates? = Do you have any updates? You can add on + a topic: Any updates on the order?
✓ Correct
Any updates on the printer repair?
Hi, Sam. Do you have any updates from the client?
Before we finish, are there any updates on the training?
✗ Incorrect
Is there any updates?
Do you have any updates about to the meeting?
The short form is normal in speech. A friendly voice helps it sound like a simple question, not a demand.
How to reply
Similar expressions
What's the latest?
A conversational way to ask for the newest information.
Have you heard anything?
Asks whether someone has received news, often from another person.
How's it going?
Asks about general progress, not just new information.
Common mistakes
✗ Does you have any updates?
✓ Do you have any updates?
Use do, not does, with you.
✗ Did you received any updates?
✓ Did you receive any updates?
After did, use the base form receive.
Dialogue
Two colleagues talk at their desks about a customer's order.
Maya
Any updates on Mrs Lee's order?
Ben
Yes, it's ready now.
Maya
Great. Does she know?
Ben
Not yet. I'll call her now.
Maya
Thanks. She needs it today.
Ben
No problem. She can collect it this afternoon.
Complete the conversation
1. A: Any updates on the broken lift?
B: ___
2. A: I spoke to the client about the order this morning.
B: ___
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