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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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call on
I heard this in a movie. It should be 'on' correct?
Don't call me on my government name. Call me 'Slim joe' not 'Joseph'
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Don't call me on my government name. Call me 'Slim joe' not 'Joseph'
Thanks
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It should be "call by"--Don't call me by my government name. To "call on" has other meanings. For example: To visit: We called on Frank last night.
- It should be "call by"--Don't call me by my government name.
- To "call on" has other meanings.
- For example: To visit: We called on Frank last night.
- To challenge: I'm going to call you on that remark.
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It should be "call by"--Don't call me by my government name.
To "call on" has other meanings. For example:
To visit: We called on Frank last night.
To challenge: I'm going to call you on that remark.
To "call on" has other meanings. For example:
To visit: We called on Frank last night.
To challenge: I'm going to call you on that remark.
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