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I heard loud shouting and then saw a fight break out.
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I heard loud shouting and then saw a fight break out.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you hear loud shouting, be prepared for a possible fight.
Describing Habits
Whenever there's a loud noise, I brace myself for potential conflict.
Asking About Others
Did you see what caused the shouting and fight?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I hadn't heard the shouting, I wouldn't have seen the fight.
Rephrased versions
Formal
I perceived a loud altercation followed by a physical confrontation.
Casual
I heard a bunch of yelling and then saw a fight start.
Simpler English
I heard yelling and then a fight happened.
Phrases to learn
loud shouting
A loud and intense vocal expression of anger or excitement.
fight break out
A physical altercation begins suddenly.