Be ringing off the hook In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be ringing off the hook", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-27 04:02

Meaning of Be ringing off the hook

Synonyms:

ring off the hook

Be ringing off the hook American US informal phrase mainly US

Used to say that the telephone is ringing constantly or very frequently.

After the accident of a billionaire, his wife's phone has been ringing off the hook because everyone wants to know his condition.

When people knew Jane won the lottery, her phone was ringing off the hook.

Although the telephone of my company is ringing off the hook, no one cares. We are concentrating on fix some bugs.

Other phrases about:

(as) regular as clockwork

Very frequently and predictably.

touch base (with someone)

Used in a situation in which someone talks briefly with another to find out what he or she thinks about something.
 

(it's) good to hear your voice

I'm delighted I'm on the phone with you (or other calling platform). The phrase expresses delight in hearing the person's voice.

blower

1. Used to refer to a phone

2. Used to indicate a device that blows out air, such as to heat, dry, or clean something

3. Used to indicate a person who shapes heated glass into objects by blowing air down a tube

4. Used to refer to cocaine or a person who regularly uses it

get onto the phone

To start a phone conversation with someone.

Grammar and Usage of Be ringing off the hook

Verb Forms

  • is ringing off the hook
  • was ringing off the hook
  • to be ringing off the hook
  • being ringing off the hook

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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