on the phone — using a telephone to communicate with someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: using a telephone to communicate with someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ðə foʊn/
Korean meaning: 전화로 통화하고 있는
Korean pronunciation: **온** 더 **폰**
Example Sentences
- My mom caught me on the phone at 3 AM ordering pizza.
- The boss has been on the phone all morning dealing with complaints.
- She's always on the phone with her boyfriend - it's like they're glued together!
on the phone
NOUN//ɑːn ðə foʊn//
using a telephone to communicate with someone
She paced the kitchen while on the phone with her worried mother.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 후반 전화기가 발명된 후 'on'과 'phone'이 결합하여 만들어진 표현입니다. 전화선에 '연결되어 있다'는 의미로 'on'이 사용되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My mom caught me on the phone at 3 AM ordering pizza.”
“The boss has been on the phone all morning dealing with complaints.”
“She's always on the phone with her boyfriend - it's like they're glued together!”
“I can't drive while on the phone - it's too dangerous.”
“My cat somehow managed to get my ex on the phone by stepping on my phone.”
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