I'm sorry - say this to express regret.
I'm sorry, he isn't here right now.
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S/he isn't available - say this when the person the call is for is busy
I'm sorry, she isn't available. Would you like to leave a message?
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to call back - to call again later or to call someone after they have called you
He's not home? I'll call him back later.
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This is - say this to identify yourself when the person you're calling already knows you
Hi, this is Margery. May I speak to Polly, please?
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I'll get him/her - say this when you have to bring the other person to the phone
"Is Ahmed there?" "Yeah, I'll get him."
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just a moment/second/minute - wait
"Can I speak to Sam, please?" "Sure, just a moment."
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to set up an interview - to decide on a time for an interview
This résumé looks good. I'm going to call him to set up an interview.
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to look something over - to read something quickly for important information
I looked over your report, Sutter, and I have a few suggestions to make.
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