over the phone

idiom

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

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Federal prosecutors alleged that her companies provided customer names to companies that, in turn, sold fake business services over the phone, often for fees of tens of thousands of dollars. Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 To that end, Nastro recommends booking directly with the airline—whether over the phone, on their website, or through the app. Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 17 Sep. 2025 Video quality is fairly low, probably 144p or 240p, and stretches over the phone’s screen. Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025 State law requires the hearing to be scheduled within 90 days of the request, which can be made via mail, in person, over the phone or via email. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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