get on(to) the (telephone) extension

get on(to) the (telephone) extension
get on(to) the (tele)phone & get on(to) the (telephone) extension
to pick up a telephone receiver to talk to someone or make a telephone call. •

I'll get onto the extension and talk with Fred.

I'll get on the phone and call Fran right away.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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