be taking calls

be taking calls

To be willing and able to receive telephone calls from others. Often used in negative constructions. The boss made it clear that she isn't taking calls today. We'll be taking calls again in the morning.
See also: call, taking
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

taking calls

willing to receive telephone calls. I'm sorry, but she's not taking calls at the moment. Can I have her call you later?
See also: call, taking
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • taking calls
  • telephone tag
  • phone tag
  • tag
  • play phone tag
  • play telephone tag
  • have it both ways
  • mean (something) by (something)
  • mean by