English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i heard daniel" Mean?

Learn what "i heard daniel" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I heard Daniel say that he was close to finding the killer.

It means the speaker is repeating Daniel's claim that he was almost able to identify the killer.

From School Hall, Episode 22

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone reports what Daniel said about getting close to solving the murder.

Usage Scenario

Use this to report indirect speech about progress in an investigation. It is too long and specific for a standalone phrase page.

Better ways to say it

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I heard Daniel say that he was close to finding the killer.
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Daniel said he was close to finding the killer.
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He said he was close to finding the killer.

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