The ATM ate my card in English (beginner)
Beginner English for the ATM ate my card. Key line: “Excuse me, the ATM ate my card.”
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Say this when the machine keeps your card
In spoken English, people often say "ate my card"
Ask which machine it was
Ask about the exact one
Use this to show which one
"that one" can point to a specific thing nearby
Ask if your card can be returned today
get back = receive again / have it returned
Quick answers
Card kept: what to say in English
Say “The ATM ate my card.” — say this when the machine keeps your card. In spoken English, people often say "ate my card".
Which one: what to say in English
Say “Which ATM was it?” — ask which machine it was. Ask about the exact one.
Point it out: what to say in English
Say “That one by the door.” — use this to show which one. "that one" can point to a specific thing nearby.
Get back: what to say in English
Say “Can I get my card back today?” — ask if your card can be returned today. get back = receive again / have it returned.