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On the Phone
Basic phrases for phone calls.
Hello (on phone)
A greeting used when answering or starting a phone call
Hello this is ...
A phrase to introduce yourself at the start of a phone call
Is ... there?
A question asking if a particular person is available
Please hold
A phrase asking the caller to wait on the line
I cannot hear you
A phrase to say the sound on a phone call is unclear
I will call later
A phrase to say you will phone again at another time
Wrong number
A phrase to say a call has been made to the incorrect number
Can I leave a message?
A question asking to leave information for someone who is absent
Please speak louder
A request for someone to raise their voice on a phone call
The line was cut
A phrase to say the phone connection was interrupted
We will talk later
A casual phrase to end a conversation and continue another time
Goodbye
A phrase said when you are leaving someone
