English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "come on why isn't he picking up" Mean?
Learn what "come on why isn't he picking up" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Complain
Come on, why isn't he picking up?
This means the speaker is annoyed because the person is not answering their call.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 55
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is frustrated that someone is not answering the phone.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you are waiting for someone to answer and feel impatient. It sounds natural in casual conversation but a bit emotional.
Better ways to say it
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Come on, why isn't he picking up?
2
Why isn't he picking up?
3
He's not picking up.
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