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he is on phone vs he is in phone

The correct phrase is 'he is on the phone.' 'On the phone' is the correct preposition to use when someone is talking on a phone. 'In the phone' is not a common or correct way to express this idea.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1819 views

he is on phone

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'he is on the phone' to indicate that someone is currently talking on a phone or engaged in a phone call.

Examples:

  • He is on the phone with his boss.
  • I can't talk right now, I'm on the phone.
  • She spends hours on the phone every day.
  • Please let me know when he's off the phone.
  • Who were you on the phone with?
  • Nov 16, 2010 ... He is so different face to face, than he is on phone/e-mail. He is extremely formal when he writes. I finally told him...after ONE YEAR that I liked ...
  • 2 days ago ... Ishita says he is on phone, will come and asks him to share anything with her. Mihir says yes, whom else will I say. She says I mean, Rinki is ...
  • Maria answered again and said he just got back but he is on phone, we have your message, we will call you back. Here it is 2 days later haven't heard from them ...
  • He is on phone, waits for answer. KIMBLE: Hi. I'm five minutes away... INTERCUT WITH: INT. KIMBLE'S TOWNHOUSE - NIGHT Helen on the phone, downstairs.

Alternatives:

  • He is talking on the phone.
  • He is using the phone.
  • He is speaking on the phone.
  • He is having a phone call.
  • He is engaged in a phone conversation.

he is in phone

This phrase is not correct in English. 'In the phone' is not used to describe someone talking on a phone.

  • Scott is our expert figure sharpener with over 20 years of experience. Feel free to call and check when he is in. Phone: 651-770-1344. Strauss Skates & Bicycles ...
  • Scott is our expert figure sharpener with over 20 years of experience. Feel free to call and check when he is in. Phone: 651-770-1344. Strauss Skates & Bicycles ...
  • Scott is our expert figure sharpener with over 20 years of experience. Feel free to call and check when he is in. Phone: 651-770-1344. Strauss Skates & Bicycles ...
  • If he is in phone contact, block his number from your phone as well. Ignore any further attempts at contact from him. dotti.gale.sw @ gmail . com

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