over the phone

idiom

: by calling on the telephone
You can order a pizza over the phone.

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The relationship ended abruptly with Common initiating the breakup over the phone, according to the comedian. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025 Joyce enlists Murray Bauman (Brett Gelman) to help her, at first over the phone, and then in person. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025 Ortiz was first contacted by Fionna and Cake showrunner Adam Muto in July 2024, the actor told Them over the phone. James Factora, Them., 7 Nov. 2025 Farsi filmed that first interaction over the phone and soon realized that their conversations could be the basis of her picture. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for over the phone

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“Over the phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20phone. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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