What Does "how could we have been lovers" Mean?
Learn what "how could we have been lovers" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
How could we have been lovers?
This expresses strong disbelief that the two people were ever in a romantic relationship.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part Ii, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts to the idea that two people were once lovers and questions how that could have happened.
Usage Scenario
Use it when reacting to a past relationship with disbelief or emotional distance. It sounds dramatic and is not natural for everyday small talk.
Better ways to say it
How could we have been lovers?
How could we be lovers?
We were lovers?
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