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"phoned in" = Topher did not put in all the effort or attention that he could have. Topher is so distracted by the girl, he is not giving his full attention to anything else.
If something is important, you deal with it in person. If it does not have your full attention, you "phone in".

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That's all correct.
 

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I think it is more usual to say phoned it in.
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Topher: I love her, but she is driving me crazy! I can't sleep. I can't work. I quit the show. I totally phoned in that Dennis Quaid movie.
I think it is more usual to say phoned it in.
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It is, but the line works as written.
 
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