Learn · Sentences Reporting a Crime
There’s a man in the alleyway, and I think he’s up to no good.
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There’s a man in the alleyway, and I think he’s up to no good.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting a Suspicious Incident
There's a man in the alleyway, and I believe he's engaging in suspicious activity.
Expressing Concern
I'm worried about the man in the alleyway; he seems to be up to no good.
Describing a Scene
The scene was unsettling: a man lurking in the alleyway, clearly up to something.
Seeking Help
There's a man in the alleyway, and I think he needs help, or perhaps he's causing trouble.
Rephrased versions
Formal
An individual is present in the alleyway, and I suspect his intentions are malevolent.
Casual
There's a guy in the alley, and I don't trust him.
Simpler English
A man is in the alley, and I think he's doing something bad.
Phrases to learn
up to no good
Engaging in dishonest or mischievous activities.
in the alleyway
Located in a narrow passageway between buildings.