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I overheard a conversation about a planned robbery, and I feel obligated to report it to the police.
C1Sentence
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.