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He said that he would call me when he got home.
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Narrator
He said that he would call me when he got home.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
He informed me that he would call upon his arrival home.
Summarizing a Conversation
The main point of our conversation was his promise to call when he got home.
Narrating an Event
He said he'd call when he got home, but I haven't heard from him yet.
Expressing Doubt
I doubt he'll actually call when he gets home.
Rephrased versions
Formal
He stated that he would contact me upon his arrival at his residence.
Casual
He said he'd give me a buzz when he got back.
Simpler English
He said he would call me later.
Phrases to learn
get home
To arrive at one's home.
call me
To telephone someone.