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couldn't get through to him vs couldn't reach him

Both phrases are correct and convey a similar meaning of being unable to establish communication with someone. The choice depends on personal preference or the specific context.
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couldn't get through to him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the idea of being unable to establish communication with someone.

This phrase is used when you are trying to contact someone but are unsuccessful in reaching them or having a conversation with them.
  • Feb 1, 2015 ... But he doesn't answer my phone call online or in real world. I guess I can say "I couldn't reach him" and "I couldn't get through to him" right ...
  • Aug 5, 2021 ... SINSAENUM Remember JOEY JORDISON: 'We Did Everything In Our Power To Help And Couldn't Get Through To Him' - Loaded Radio · Comments Section.
  • Jul 10, 2023 ... My husband and I divided labor unfairly and super stressfully after our baby daughter was born, and I couldn't get through to him. In ...
  • Oct 9, 2023 ... During the time I couldn't get through to him for personal reasons, I also would not have been able to reach him with medical information if I'd ...
  • Sep 11, 2010 ... I couldn't get through to him. I couldn't make any outgoing calls from my phone that day. For some reason, people could call me, but I ...
  • Oct 18, 2018 ... There were so many signs that Junior Seau was struggling, and yet nobody saw them. Or if they did, they either couldn't get through to him, ...
  • Nov 5, 2015 ... The hardest part was having to walk away so many times myself, knowing that I couldn't get through to him. For some people walking away is ...
  • Aug 31, 2024 ... I no longer judge him, because I've learned that's not my place, but I hate that I couldn't get through to him. He has freewill and he ...
  • Jun 22, 2014 ... ... couldn't get through to him. I couldn't make him see what I was saying or my side of anything. Even if I pointed out, “You did,” or “You ...
  • I couldn't get through to him. I couldn't make any outgoing calls from my phone that day. For some reason, people could call me, but I couldn't call anyone ...

Alternatives:

  • couldn't reach him
  • couldn't contact him
  • couldn't connect with him
  • couldn't get a hold of him
  • couldn't speak to him

couldn't reach him

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to convey the idea of being unable to establish communication with someone.

This phrase is used when you are unable to make contact with someone, either physically or through communication channels like phone or email.
  • Feb 1, 2015 ... But he doesn't answer my phone call online or in real world. I guess I can say "I couldn't reach him" and "I couldn't get through to him" right ...
  • Jun 2, 2021 ... Someone snatched our pet crab and dumped him deep in the lake where we couldn't reach him, then laughed. Jokes on them, because after ...
  • "couldn't reach him" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when you are trying to explain a situation in which you did not manage to contact ...
  • I couldn't reach him. I tried so hard. He kept flapping his paws trying his hardest to get out but he couldn't reach land. The ice kept breaking. I called ...
  • She couldn't reach him. August 18, 20236:34 AM ET. Vanessa Romo. Enlarge this image. Luz Vargas, 45, lost her son Keyiro Fuentes in the fire in Lahaina, ...
  • Sep 11, 2020 ... I couldn't reach him… After what seemed like days, I finally was able to reach my child care provider. She was so calm, so reassuring. “He's ...
  • Oct 13, 2024 ... Maya & Finn (@maya.and.finn). Lolllll I couldn't reach him .
  • Apr 2, 2024 ... ... couldn't reach him. I was still stunned and couldn't post until now and….only to honor his memory. Casey your smile lit up the universe ...

Alternatives:

  • couldn't get through to him
  • couldn't contact him
  • couldn't connect with him
  • couldn't get a hold of him
  • couldn't speak to him

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