English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "how are we supposed to survive" Mean?
Learn what "how are we supposed to survive" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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How are we supposed to survive?
He is asking how they can possibly cope with a difficult situation.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 55
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He asks how they are supposed to get through their situation.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you feel overwhelmed and want to question how a problem can be managed. It works in emotional conversations, but it can sound dramatic.
Better ways to say it
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How are we supposed to survive?
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How are we supposed to get through this?
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What are we supposed to do?
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