English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "how did you" Mean?
Learn what "how did you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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How did you know they were from someone else?
This means the speaker wants an explanation of how the other person reached that conclusion.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone questions how the other person figured out the objects came from another person.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you are questioning someone's source of information or reasoning. It can sound suspicious or accusatory depending on your tone.
Better ways to say it
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How did you know they were from someone else?
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How do you know they were from someone else?
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How did you figure that out?
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