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She hanged up the phone vs She hung up the phone

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'She hung up the phone' is the more commonly used phrase to indicate ending a phone call. 'She hanged up the phone' is also correct but is less common and is typically used in a more formal or literary context.

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She hanged up the phone

This phrase is correct but less common. It is typically used in a more formal or literary context.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used than 'she hung up the phone'. It can be used in a formal or literary context.
  • Jul 7, 2017 ... Is it, "she hanged up the phone" or "she hung up the phone" ? Also, how about "she had hung up the phone"
  • Jul 2, 2017 ... I know many of us don't do this or just immediately react to situation (how dare he/she hanged-up the phone or something else) but one ...
  • Jul 26, 2019 ... when I asked more about that letter, she did not want to share that with me and she hanged up the phone. the next I called again this time I ...
  • Feb 8, 2018 ... I know many of us don't do this or just immediately react to situation (how dare he/she hanged-up the phone or something else) but one ...
  • Kari said quickly as she hanged up the phone. Tai gave her a confused look. "Who was that?" "Just a scam". Kari said lying through her teeth because it was ...
  • Finally she hanged up the phone. When she got near the sidewalk she gasped as the trail of blood made her remember that that could have been her scattered ...
  • " india what's going on? " my kids better be okay. I could see tears slipping out of her eyes. " okay we're coming " she hanged up the phone looking at me.
  • Incorrect: She hanged up the phone, a dejected look on her face. 3. To be hungover. Definition: to feel the aftereffects of consuming too much alcohol the ...
  • '' She hanged up the phone. ***END OF PHONE CALL***. 3rd POV. Everybody looked at the window as Karasuma went to open it. A girl with (H/C) tackled him down ...

Alternatives:

  • she hung up the phone

She hung up the phone

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate ending a phone call.

This phrase is the more commonly used form to indicate ending a phone call. It is widely accepted and understood in everyday language.
  • Jul 7, 2017 ... Is it, "she hanged up the phone" or "she hung up the phone" ? Also, how about "she had hung up the phone"
  • Feb 13, 2023 ... If she “hung up” the phone or the call then no more talking or hearing can be had. The reasons for her doing it can be many, including that ...
  • Aug 23, 2023 ... She hung up the phone and asked if anyone could get Heet to the next checkpoint, Tanana. Heet is used for the cooking stoves that mushers ...
  • Sep 4, 2018 ... If she “hung up” the phone or the call then no more talking or hearing can be had. The reasons for her doing it can be many, including that ...
  • Feb 14, 2023 ... Normally, "we hang up the phone" after we say goodbye to the person we talk on the phone. Does "she hung up on me" mean she hung up the phone ...
  • ... she hung up the phone, my agent asked if I could be home on Monday, because she was expecting an offer, but since I was selling pharmaceuticals and I had a ...
  • Jan 6, 2022 ... Every time she hung up the phone, the very last thing she said was “Hug the kids and tell them I love them!” without fail for 17 years since ...
  • Jan 18, 2023 ... Her parting words, each time she hung up the phone, were always “kiss my babies”. Please join her family in a time of celebration of her ...
  • Feb 9, 2018 ... She hung up the phone and suggested I head out to the boat and talk about working for the summer. (When mom “suggests,” you do!) So off I ...
  • Mar 15, 2017 ... She was so shaken by this that she hung up the phone. I tried to call her back but no answer. I rushed home, picked up Teresa and we headed ...

Alternatives:

  • she ended the call
  • she disconnected the call
  • she terminated the call
  • she put down the phone

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