on call

Idioms and Phrases

Available if summoned, as in Medical residents are required to be on call at least three nights a week . This expression originated as at call in the late 1500s. Also see at someone's beck and call .

Example Sentences

Coincidentally, the pandemic saw audiences for global health podcasts, such as Public Health On Call, Public Health Insight, and Pandemic Planet, grow dramatically.

From Salon

For example, Trump has been interviewed by comedians Theo Von and Andrew Schulz, while Harris made an appearance on "Call Her Daddy," will appear on Shannon Sharpe’s "Club Shay Shay" podcast, and considered an appearance on Rogan before declining.

From Salon

Both campaigns have worked aggressively to meet young voters where they are, with Harris appearing on "Call Her Daddy" and "Club Shay Shay" in recent weeks.

From Salon

A common critique of Harris’ decision to appear on “Call Her Daddy” is the data-informed assumption that Harris has the votes of young women locked up.

From Salon

“If he also wants to have a meaningful, in-depth conversation about women’s rights in this country, then he is welcome on ‘Call Her Daddy’ any time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times