English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "how could you possibly know that" Mean?
Learn what "how could you possibly know that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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How could you possibly know that?
This is a shocked or suspicious way to question how someone got the information.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts with disbelief and asks how the other person could know something.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you are surprised that someone knows something they should not know. It can sound accusatory in an argument.
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