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Somebody told you that

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsʌmbədi təʊld jʊ ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsʌmˌbɑdi toʊld ju ðæt//

Meaning of Somebody told you that

Someone informed you about something.

In simple words: A phrase used to say someone informed you about something.

Somebody told you that in a sentence

• Somebody told you that the meeting has been canceled.
• I was surprised when somebody told you that they won the lottery.
• Did somebody tell you that the concert was rescheduled?
• Somebody told you that there’s a new café in town.
• When somebody told you that the project was successful, you felt relieved.

How to use Somebody told you that

Use this phrase when reporting what someone said. Often used in storytelling. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a gossip chain where someone mentions a new story.

Related words

Collocations with Somebody told you that

• somebody told you that
• somebody mentioned
• somebody informed you

Synonyms for Somebody told you that

• someone said
• a person told you
• it was mentioned to you

Common mistakes with Somebody told you that

• Confusing with 'somebody has told you' for past events.
• Using 'somebody' for specific known individuals instead of 'someone'.

Frequently asked questions about Somebody told you that

What does Somebody told you that mean?

A phrase used to say someone informed you about something.

What is the definition of Somebody told you that?

Someone informed you about something.

How do you use Somebody told you that in a sentence?

Somebody told you that the meeting has been canceled.

Can you give another example of Somebody told you that?

I was surprised when somebody told you that they won the lottery.

What are synonyms for Somebody told you that?

Common alternatives include someone said, a person told you, it was mentioned to you.

What words go with Somebody told you that?

It commonly pairs with somebody told you that, somebody mentioned, somebody informed you.

What are common mistakes when using Somebody told you that?

Confusing with 'somebody has told you' for past events. Using 'somebody' for specific known individuals instead of 'someone'.

How do you pronounce Somebody told you that?

US: //ˈsʌmˌbɑdi toʊld ju ðæt//, UK: //ˈsʌmbədi təʊld jʊ ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Somebody told you that?

Use this phrase when reporting what someone said. Often used in storytelling. Avoid in very formal contexts.