English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but what motivation would she possibly have" Mean?
Learn what "but what motivation would she possibly have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Express Doubt
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But what motivation would she possibly have?
It means the speaker doubts that the woman had any reason to act that way.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone questions why a woman would have any reason to do that.
Usage Scenario
Use this when challenging someone's motives or asking for a reason. It works well in arguments or investigative conversations.
Better ways to say it
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But what motivation would she possibly have?
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Why would she do that?
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