be on the phone

be on the phone

To be talking on the telephone. The boss is on the phone right now, but I can tell her you stopped by. When I was growing up, it felt like my sisters were always on the phone with their boyfriends, which was so annoying. Aiesha's on the phone with IT right now trying to figure out what happened.

See also: on, phone

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be on the ˈtelephone/ˈphone

1 be using the telephone: Mr Perkins is on the telephone but he’ll be with you in a moment. ♢ You’re wanted (= somebody wants to speak to you) on the telephone.
2 (British English) have a telephone in your home or place of work: They live on a small island and are not on the phone.

See also: on, phone, telephone

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