What Does "how could you" Mean?
Learn what "how could you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
about your own father?
It is a shocked or angry way to challenge someone for insulting their father.
From The Crown, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker criticizes someone for speaking badly about their father.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a family argument or emotional confrontation. It sounds strong and judgmental, so it is not polite small talk.
Better ways to say it
How could you say that about your own father?
How could you say that?
Why would you say that about your father?
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