You were talking to your sister on the phone. The call suddenly ended. You think it was an accident, but when you call your sister back you want to joke with her, so you say this.
When you finish a telephone conversation, you "hang up" the phone. Originally, people used to actually hang the earpiece of the phone when they were finished. We still say "hang up" today, even though you're usually just pushing a button.
To "hang up on" someone means to suddenly stop the call while they are talking. People usually do this because they're angry. It's rude to hang up on someone.
In the example above, the speaker says that her sister "hung up on" her as a joke. Actually, the telephone probably got disconnected, or maybe her sister hung up accidentally.
Phrasemix is an excellent website for learning useful English phrases. We're not talking phrasebookish phrases like "Where is the toilet?", but real phrases that people actually use everyday.
Practice speaking slowly and clearly, enunciating your words, and using appropriate vocabulary for the professional context. By avoiding slang and informal language, you will sound more professional, articulate, and competent, enhancing your overall communication skills in the workplace.
Every morning think of four words in your language that you don't know in English and write them down in a notebook. Even before you grab your cup of coffee, use a dictionary or the Internet to look up the meaning of the English words. These will be your vocabulary for the day.
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