who is on the phone? vs who is in the phone?

The correct phrase is 'who is on the phone?' This is a common and natural way to ask about the person currently speaking on the phone. 'Who is in the phone?' is not a correct phrase in English.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 2491 views

who is on the phone?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about the identity of the person currently speaking on the phone.

Examples:

Who is on the phone? I need to speak with them.
Can you tell me who is on the phone, please?

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Mariano, who is Skyler on the phone with?
Mariano, who is Skyler on the phone with?
Gunnery Sergeant Johnson on the phone?
Can someone get Joel on the phone?
Is Mr Brévin still on the phone?
Am I keeping you on the phone? LEWIS:
Can you please get Beijing on the phone?
Was that your boyfriend on the phone?
Then who was that on the phone?
That was Norma Desmond on the phone?
Weren't you saying something on the phone?
Do you have the same woman who spoke with me on the phone? I look forward to enjoy a typical English dishes.
Could you just put Bob Larabee on the phone?
Is that your fiancé on the phone?
Can you get Henry Lammott on the phone?
Was it your boyfriend on the phone?
Can you put Daddy on the phone?
Should we be talking about this on the phone?
Can you get my wife on the phone?
How did Nick sound on the phone?

who is in the phone?

This phrase is not correct in English.

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Gunnery Sergeant Johnson on the phone?
Where's the phone? (sighs) It's hidden.
Apart serve and answer the phone?
Where had Lily hidden the phone?
And what if you hadn't changed the chip in the phone?
Do you know what was in the phone?» bartender:
I mean, we've all had minor car accidents, but the cricket in the phone?
Why'd you ask him about the phones?
Is that how we answer the phone?
But what if his mother answers the phone?
Can someone get Joel on the phone?
I take it you brought the phone?
Is Mr Brévin still on the phone?
Dean, where's the phone?
Bad time to mention the phones?
Boss, may I use the phone?
What are you doing answering the phone?
Sorry, you waiting for the phone?
Am I keeping you on the phone? LEWIS:
Can you please get Beijing on the phone?

Alternatives:

Who is on the phone?
Who is calling?

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