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Can't get ahold of vs Can't get a hold of

Both "can't get ahold of" and "can't get a hold of" are commonly used phrases in English. The difference lies in the spelling of "ahold" as one word or "a hold" as two words. Both versions are correct, but "can't get ahold of" is more commonly used in informal contexts.

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Can't get ahold of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase means being unable to contact or reach someone. It is often used in spoken English and informal writing.

Examples:

I can't get ahold of my friend to ask about the party.
She couldn't get ahold of the customer service representative.
He's been trying to get ahold of you all day.
They can't get ahold of the landlord to fix the leak.
We couldn't get ahold of the tickets for the concert.

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I can't get ahold of Obi-Wan.
I still can't get ahold of Alicia.
I can't get ahold of Jack.
Now I can't get ahold of her.
I can't get ahold of this one couple, Hector and brooke sanchez.
Clay, I can't get ahold of Jax, man.
I can't get ahold of Victoria, and I'm worried about her.
Where are we on overturning the plea? I can't get ahold of Diane.
She just took off, and now I can't find her, I can't get ahold of her.
Can't get ahold of my doc.
Can't get ahold of antonio to verify it, though.
Can't get ahold of Duke or Julia either.
I guess the hospital still can't get ahold of them.
I can't get ahold of Beckett.
Peter, I can't get ahold of her.
I can't get ahold of kirsten or christin.
They probably can't get ahold of one either.
I forgot my keys and I can't get ahold of him at work.
No, and I can't get ahold of him either.
I can't get ahold of kirsten or christin.

Alternatives:

can't reach
can't contact
can't get in touch with
can't get through to
can't communicate with

Can't get a hold of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

This phrase also means being unable to contact or reach someone. It can be used in spoken and written English, in both formal and informal situations.

Examples:

I can't get a hold of my boss to ask for time off.
She couldn't get a hold of the author for an interview.
He's been trying to get a hold of the IT department all morning.
They can't get a hold of the supplier to place the order.
We couldn't get a hold of the principal to discuss the issue.

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I can't get a hold of that dog owner. you introduced me to back then.
I can't get a hold of Foggy and there's nobody at the office.
Can't get a hold of the caterer.
I can't get a hold of Jason's parents.
Prosecutor can't get a hold of Marco.
I can't get a hold of him.
I can't get a hold of Derek or Scott.
I can't get a hold of Ra-im, either.
We can't get a hold of him to corroborate your story.
I'll contact Stone's lawyer, see if I can't get a hold of his will.
No, I... I can't get a hold of anyone.
I bet his wife can't get a hold of him.
I would've, but I can't get a hold of him.
Sir, I can't get a hold of your instructor.
I tried to call, but I can't get a hold of him.
You can't get a hold of your boyfriend.
I can't get a hold of anybody.
I can't get a hold of her myself.
- It's slippery so they can't get a hold of you.
We're still waiting for components from Stark Enterprises, and I can't get a hold of Tony.

Alternatives:

can't reach
can't contact
can't get in touch with
can't get through to
can't communicate with

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