Collocation
get a phone call
Definition
to receive a telephone call from someone
'get a phone call' is a common English collocation. to receive a telephone call from someone
get + a phone call (from + someone)
“I got a phone call from my boss this morning.”
Examples
- I _____ a phone call from my mom every Sunday.
- She _____ a phone call from an unknown number last night.
- If you _____ a phone call from the bank, don’t share your password.
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- We _____ a phone call confirming our appointment for Friday.
- He _____ a phone call while he was driving, so he pulled over.
- I usually _____ a phone call when my package is ready for pickup.
- They _____ a phone call from the hotel saying the room was available early.
- By the time I arrived at the office, I had already _____ a phone call about the problem.
- You might _____ a phone call from HR after you submit the form.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with