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give me a call vs call me

Both 'give me a call' and 'call me' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Give me a call' is a more polite and indirect way to ask someone to contact you, while 'call me' sounds more direct and informal.
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give me a call

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is a polite and indirect way to ask someone to contact you.

This phrase is used when you want to request someone to contact you by phone in a polite manner. It implies that you are giving the person the option to call you.

Examples:

  • If you have any questions, please give me a call.
  • I'm not sure about the details, so give me a call when you have a moment.
  • Mar 20, 2019 ... Provided to YouTube by Volcano Give Me a Call · 311 Evolver ℗ 2003 Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. Released on: 2003-07-22 Composer, ...
  • Parents' Choice® Award Winner. This PEEP and the Big Wide World material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1222607 ...
  • Jan 16, 2022 ... "Give me a call today" is demanding without context and shows no regard for the other person's schedule. "Are you available this afternoon ...
  • Jan 25, 2020 ... Is there a way to completely disable "Give me a call when you're back" message when someone doesn't answer my call? I don't want to send this message.
  • Apr 2, 2021 ... Office / Email Etiquette : Reply to "Hey give me a call" emails? so in my position, i get these pretty often. I personally hate going into ...
  • Apr 2, 2022 ... If I make a Skype call and there is no answer a message window pops up pre-populated with the "Give me a call..." message. This is a pain.
  • Mar 1, 2014 ... AND I called detective to spy on her. You may keep it simple -. Please give me a call whenever you get a chance/are free.
  • Aug 17, 2018 ... Give me a ring or give me a call <at><on> my phone. Thread starter Abcd123kkk; Start date Aug 17, 2018 · Abcd123kkk. Banned. India ...
  • Dec 22, 2020 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. When people say “if you need anything, give me a call”, do they really mean it? All related (43). Recommended.

Alternatives:

  • Please call me.
  • Feel free to call me.
  • I would appreciate it if you could call me.
  • Could you give me a ring?
  • I'd like you to call me.

call me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is a direct and informal way to request a phone call from someone.

This phrase is used when you want to ask someone to contact you by phone in a more direct and informal manner. It is a straightforward request for the person to call you.

Examples:

  • If you need help, just call me.
  • I miss talking to you. Call me sometime.
  • Mar 11, 2009 ... Official video of Blondie performing Call Me from the soundtrack of the movie American Gigolo.
  • "Call Me" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film American Gigolo. Produced and composed by Italian musician Giorgio ...
  • Aug 24, 2018 ... Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Call Me · Blondie Call Me ℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 1980 Capitol Records, LLC Released on: ...
  • Call Me Cupcake · Sweet food & photography · My travel guide to Malmö, Part IV · Lemon Cake with Lemon Icing · New book! – 'Det växer saft och sylt överallt' ...
  • Mar 1, 2012 ... ... by Carly Rae Jepsen performing Call Me Maybe. (C) 2011 604 Records Inc. #VEVOCertified on June 8, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified.
  • 106K Followers, 394 Following, 37 Posts - Call Me Karizma (@callmekarizma) on Instagram: " @di_melison | @gloomyculture | mgmt: @iamananasia 🌧️ EUROPEAN ...
  • Call Me Back - with Dan Senor. Political and geopolitical analysis from the world's top experts, hosted by Dan Senor.
  • Nauman N. Call.Me. About · FAQ · Privacy Policy · Terms. Download. iOS · Android · Web App. Contact. Email · Facebook · Twitter. Made with love in the EU Call.
  • Call Me Spinster. 1885 likes. Sister trio based in Chattanooga, TN.

Alternatives:

  • Give me a call.
  • Feel free to give me a call.
  • I would appreciate it if you could give me a call.
  • Could you call me?
  • I'd like you to give me a call.

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