What Does "i tried calling" Mean?
Learn what "i tried calling" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I waited and I tried calling him but he didn't pick up.
It means the speaker called someone but the person did not answer the phone.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they tried to call him but he did not answer.
Usage Scenario
Use this to report a missed call or explain that you could not reach someone. It is very common everyday English.
Better ways to say it
I tried calling him but he didn't pick up.
I called him, but he didn't answer.
He didn't pick up when I called.
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