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 such a thing to him?
It means the speaker strongly criticizes someone for treating another person badly.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone condemns another person's behavior toward a third person.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to express shock or criticism about someone's behavior. It sounds emotionally loaded and accusatory.
Better ways to say it
How could you do such a thing to him?
How could you do that to him?
How could you do that?
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