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Megna Posted 8 years ago
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Grammar
Could anyone please explain me the difference between "on the phone" and "over the phone" ?What's the exact usage?
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When you use "on the phone" it means that someone is using a telephone. Here are some examples of how "on the phone" can be used: Can I ask you to please be quiet while I am on the phone? I can’t answer the doorbell right now as I am on the phone .
- When you use "on the phone" it means that someone is using a telephone.
- Here are some examples of how "on the phone" can be used: Can I ask you to please be quiet while I am on the phone?
- I can’t answer the doorbell right now as I am on the phone .
- Sue was on the phone for so long I eventually left.
- When you use "over the phone" it means that you are using the phone as a communication tool.
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When you use "on the phone" it means that someone is using a telephone.
Here are some examples of how "on the phone" can be used:
- Can I ask you to please be quiet while I am on the phone?
- I can’t answer the doorbell right now as I am on the phone.
- Sue was on the phone for so long I eventually left.
When you use "over the ph
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