pattern

Everyday Life - Communication

Explore English idioms that relate to communication, including "on the line" and "lose touch".

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Quiz

Start learning
English idioms related to Everyday Life
to [be|get|stay] in touch

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

Ex: I hope we can stay in touch after you move to another city.
Close
Sign in
to [get] hold of {sb}

to manage to meet someone in person or contact them on a telephone, through message, etc.

Ex: If you need to reach me, you can always get hold of me through email or on my cell phone.
Close
Sign in
to [drop] {sb} a line

to contact a person with a brief message, phone call, or letter

Ex: If you need any help or have questions, feel free to drop us a line, and we'll assist you as soon as possible.
Close
Sign in
on the line
on the line
[phrase]

used for saying that someone is waiting or talking on a telephone

Ex: I'll put you on the line with our technical support team, and they can help you troubleshoot the issue you're experiencing.
Close
Sign in
on hold
on hold
[phrase]

waiting on the phone until the receiver speaks

Ex: The company's call center experienced high call volume, resulting in extended wait times for customers who were placed on hold.
Close
Sign in
over and out
over and out
[interjection]

said in a radio communication to indicate that the conversation is over

Ex: The truck driver communicated with the dispatch center , saying , " I 've reached the delivery location , over and out . "
Close
Sign in
to [cross] {one's} [path]

to unexpectedly encounter or meet someone or something, often with significant consequences

Ex: It's a small world, and you never know when a past mistake might cross your path and come back to haunt you.
Close
Sign in
to [put] {sb} in touch with {sb}

to provide someone with the contact information of another person such as their phone number, E-mail, or address

Ex: She offered to put me in touch with a potential investor for my startup project.
Close
Sign in
to {not} [see|find] hide nor hair of {sb/sth}

to have not seen or heard about a person or thing for a considerable amount of time

Ex: The cat is so elusive that sometimes I don't see hide nor hair of her for days.
Close
Sign in
to [lose] touch

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: The rapid pace of technology can make it easy to lose touch with the latest developments in your field if you're not careful.
Close
Sign in
to [keep|hold] {sb/sth} at arm's (length|distance)

to not form a friendly relationship with a person or avoid getting involved with something

Ex: In the beginning, I held the idea of moving to a new city at arm's length, but now I'm considering it seriously.
Close
Sign in
to {not} [know|recognize] {sb} from Adam

to fail to recognize someone as one has never met them or knows nothing about them

Ex: I saw a stranger at the party last night.I didn't know them from Adam.
Close
Sign in
to [touch] base (with|)

to make contact with someone in order to exchange information or to consult with them

Ex: I wanted to touch base and see how you're doing since we last spoke.
Close
Sign in
ships (that|) [pass] in the night

a situation where two people or groups cross paths briefly and then continue on their separate ways without any meaningful interaction or connection

Ex: Sometimes we encounter people who are like ships passing in the night, leaving a lasting impact despite their brief presence.
Close
Sign in
out of touch
out of touch
[phrase]

not having been in contact with someone and unaware of their current situation

Ex: The professor, having retired for many years, was out of touch with the latest advancements in his field.
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app