get through to (someone)

idiom

1
: to be clearly expressed to and understood by (someone)
I've talked to him many times, but I just can't seem to get through to him.
2
: to make a successful telephone call to (someone)
Where were you? I've been trying to get through to you (on the phone) all day!

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“Get through to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20through%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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