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I overheard a conversation about a planned robbery, and I feel obligated to report it to the police.

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Sentence

Narrator

I overheard a conversation about a planned robbery, and I feel obligated to report it to the police.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If you overheard a conversation about a planned robbery, you should report it to the police.

Describing Habits

I always report suspicious activity, such as when I overheard a conversation about a planned robbery.

Asking About Others

Would you report it to the police if you overheard a conversation about a planned robbery?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I hadn't overheard the conversation, I wouldn't feel obligated to report the planned robbery.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I was privy to a conversation detailing a planned robbery and, consequently, feel it is my civic duty to report it to the authorities.

Casual

I accidentally heard someone talking about robbing a place, and I think I should tell the cops.

Simpler English

I heard people talking about a robbery plan, so I'll tell the police.

Phrases to learn

overheard a conversation

To hear a conversation without the speakers' knowledge.

feel obligated

To feel a moral or legal duty to do something.