in reference to, with regard to

[Pierce111]

During a phone call, the sentences given below, do they mean the same ? (formal conversation)
"I am calling with regard to my offer (proposal), submitted aerlier."
"I am calling in reference to my offer (proposal), submitted aerlier."

 

[José Manuel Rosón Bravo]

Yes, they do.

 

[FreeToyInside]

They are the same. Also, in AE, we often say "in regards to." I'm not sure how correct it is to a language purist, but you'll hear it fairly often nevertheless.


(not a teacher, just a language lover)

 

[bhaisahab]

During a phone call, the sentences given below, do they mean the same ? (formal conversation)
"I am calling with regard to my offer (proposal), submitted aerlier."
"I am calling in reference to my offer (proposal), submitted aerlier."

It's "earlier".