English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "how could you" Mean?
Learn what "how could you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Neutral
Harsh
Accuse
How could you give up on our child so easily?
It means accusing someone of abandoning parental responsibility.
From Trial Marriage to A Billionaire, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone angrily asks how another person could abandon their child so easily.
Usage Scenario
Use this in very emotional family conflict. It is extremely serious and not appropriate for casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
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How could you give up on our child so easily?
2
How could you give up on our child?
3
How could you abandon our child like this?
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