Learn · Sentences Reported Speech (Indirect Speech)
They told me that they had heard from the manager.
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They told me that they had heard from the manager.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting Information
I was informed that the manager had been contacted.
Casual Conversation
Apparently, the manager heard about it through them.
Formal Setting
I received notification that the manager had received prior communication.
Adding Detail
They told me they had heard from the manager regarding the project delays.
Rephrased versions
Formal
I was informed that the manager had been apprised of the situation.
Casual
They said the manager knew about it.
Simpler English
They said the manager heard it.
Phrases to learn
heard from
Received information or communication from someone.
told me that
To inform someone of something.