English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "how am i supposed to determine that" Mean?
Learn what "how am i supposed to determine that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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How am I supposed to determine that?
It means the speaker is saying the information is hard or impossible to know.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 58
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks how they are supposed to figure something out.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to push back on an unfair question or unclear task. It can sound frustrated or defensive, so be careful in formal settings.
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