English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "how could you get married behind my back" Mean?
Learn what "how could you get married behind my back" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Harsh
Accuse
How could you get married behind my back?
A furious way to accuse someone of doing something secretly and betraying your trust.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone confronts another person for getting married secretly and without telling them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a very emotional argument when you feel betrayed. It sounds harsh and personal, so it is not polite or neutral.
Better ways to say it
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How could you get married behind my back?
2
How could you do that behind my back?
3
You got married behind my back?
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