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28 January
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Which one is more common?
1. I’m always on standby.
2. I’m always standby.
I think I can also say “I’m always on call”, can’t I?
Which one is more common?
1. I’m always on standby.
2. I’m always standby.
I think I can also say “I’m always on call”, can’t I?
1. I’m always on standby.
2. I’m always standby.
I think I can also say “I’m always on call”, can’t I?
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@Surrrr The more common one is 1 and “I’m always on call” doesn’t sound related to standby
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@Tempe_nm
Thank you very much! Excuse me, what does “on call” mean though? Does it mean the same as “on duty”?
Thank you very much! Excuse me, what does “on call” mean though? Does it mean the same as “on duty”?
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@hellocarmen
Thank you very much. So, what’s the difference between “im always on standby” and “I’m always on call”?
Thank you very much. So, what’s the difference between “im always on standby” and “I’m always on call”?
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