Get on the horn In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get on the horn", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-21 08:02

Meaning of Get on the horn

Synonyms:

be on the horn

Get on the horn slang dated

To use the telephone to talk (to someone).

 

My mom got on the horn to the teacher to ask about my academic transcript.

John got on the horn to the bank teller to complain that he couldn't send money with the mobile banking app.

To feel or show strong sexual desire, particularly of a man; to have an erection.
 

He told me that just seeing a pic of his crush could make him get on the horn.

He got on the horn when looking at a photograph showing a naked woman.

Grammar and Usage of Get on the horn

Verb Forms

  • getting on the horn
  • got on the horn

The verb "get" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Get on the horn

The origin of this slang is not clear.
 

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