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pick up the phone 

Person One: I really trust you dawg. I feel like you’re always gonna be there for me.

Person Two: Of course bro. I’m always gonna pick up the phone for you.
pick up the phone by ShoulderBoulder December 16, 2019

pick up the phone 

The greatest song I’ve ever heard in my life, created by Travis Scott, Young Thug and Quavo. These three were like Steph, Klay and KD on this song. Quavo even invented the word discriminize during his iconic verse.
Me: PICK UP THE PHONE BABY! (LIKE BRRR!)
Timmy: I KNOW YOU’RE HOME BABY! (IT’S LIT!)
Kyle: I’M IN THE ZONE BABY! (STRAIGHT UP!)
Bobby: I JUST POURED UP A FOUR BABY!
pick up the phone by rtben00 January 31, 2022

Picking Up The Phone 

Referring to when an ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, or someone crazy person that you know calls, and you really shouldn't answer, but you do.

It means, making a big mistake.
'Tommy really picked up the phone last night when he dropped the ball during the big game'

'Man, that ugly girl in class said hi to me, and I really picked up the phone. Now she wont leave me alone'

'Stop picking up the phone, and move on!'

Not Picking up The phone 

Answering yes to the pending question
Not picking up the phone

Person 1: calls person 2

Person 2: doesn't answer

Person 1: that means yes.

Pick up the fucking phone now! 

When a totally unexpected or improbable event occurs and you must let all other relevant parties know as soon as possible.
*Spack No.3 appears in CoD Deathchat compilation on Youtube*

Spack No.2: "Jack, pick up the fucking phone now!"

Spack No.1: "What phone?"

Spack No.2: "Your phone!"

*Phone rings*
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