What Does "how could you" Mean?
Learn what "how could you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
How could you do this to your best friend?
It means the speaker is accusing someone of acting badly toward a close friend and expressing strong disapproval.
From Under Her Control, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is confronting someone about hurting or betraying their best friend.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when criticizing a betrayal or selfish act. It sounds emotional and confrontational, so it is not polite or neutral.
Better ways to say it
How could you do this to your best friend?
How could you do that to your best friend?
How could you treat your best friend like that?
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