expect a call — to anticipate or wait for someone to telephone you
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to anticipate or wait for someone to telephone you
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspekt ə kɔːl/
Korean meaning: 누군가가 전화를 걸어올 것을 기대하거나 기다리다
Korean pronunciation: 익**스펙**트 어 콜
Example Sentences
- I can't leave the house because I'm expecting a call from the pizza delivery guy.
- She's been expecting a call from the job interview for three days now.
- Don't expect a call from your ex at 2 AM unless there's a zombie apocalypse.
expect a call
NOUN//ɪkˈspekt ə kɔːl//
to anticipate or wait for someone to telephone you
to anticipate or wait for someone to telephone you
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Origin
expect는 라틴어 'expectare'에서 유래했으며, 'ex(밖으로)' + 'spectare(보다)'의 조합으로 '밖을 내다보며 기다리다'는 의미입니다. call은 고대 노르드어 'kalla'에서 온 단어로 '외치다, 부르다'는 뜻이었습니다.
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“I can't leave the house because I'm expecting a call from the pizza delivery guy.”
“She's been expecting a call from the job interview for three days now.”
“Don't expect a call from your ex at 2 AM unless there's a zombie apocalypse.”
“The doctor said she's expecting a call with the test results tomorrow.”
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