The ATM ate my card in English
What to say when an ATM keeps your card and you need help getting it back.
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Use when an ATM does not return your card.
eat → ate: common way to say a machine took your card
Use when the machine keeps the card inside.
keep = hold and not give back
Ask if they can return it to you.
get ___ back = have … returned
Ask if your account money is still secure.
safe = secure
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Save this: what to say in English
Say “The ATM ate my card!” — use when an ATM does not return your card. eat → ate: common way to say a machine took your card.
At the bank: what to say in English
Say “It kept my card.” — use when the machine keeps the card inside. keep = hold and not give back.
At the bank: what to say in English
Say “Can you get it back?” — ask if they can return it to you. get ___ back = have … returned.
At the bank: what to say in English
Say “Is my money safe?” — ask if your account money is still secure. safe = secure.