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Old 14-Jan-2006, 13:27
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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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Old 14-Jan-2006, 13:49
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Default 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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