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14-Jan-2006, 13:27

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do / have? a phone call

Can I also say "have a phone call" or only "do a ...."?
E.g.: I had a phone call this morning. My uncle called to me. <= is it correct?

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14-Jan-2006, 13:49

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Re: do / have? a phone call

Not do.

To have a phone call = to receive a phone call.
To make a phone call = to call someone.
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