What is the meaning of "get off the phone"?
I need you to get Skyler on the line.
Tell her it's urgent.
What do you mean she won't get off the phone?
I am giving you permission, Mariano.
You make her get off the phone.

what does "get off the phone" mean in this context?
Thanks in advance for your reply :)

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What is the meaning of "get off the phone"?
I need you to get Skyler on the line.
Tell her it's urgent.
What do you mean she won't get off the phone?
I am giving you permission, Mariano.
You make her get off the phone.

what does "get off the phone" mean in this context?
Thanks in advance for your reply :)

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It means end a telephone conversation, stop using, or hang up the phone. She won't end her current telephone conversation.

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To quit using the phone.

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This saying goes back to the days when a household had a single telephone line.  It makes no sense today.  If she is on her phone, who cares.  Use another line.

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