hold the phone

The phrase "hold the phone" is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, often to indicate a pause or a moment of consideration.

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Definition

B2Conversation

(informal, interjection)To ask someone to stop or wait, often because something surprising or important has come up.

Example

Hold the phone! Did you just say you won the lottery?
Hold the phone, we need to think this through before making a decision.

B1Telecommunication

(literal)To wait on the telephone line until someone is available to talk.

Example

Please hold the phone while I check if Mr. Johnson is in.
Can you hold the phone for a moment? I'll be right back.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hold the phone":

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