English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "how do you know that would work" Mean?
Learn what "how do you know that would work" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Express Doubt
How do you know that would work?
It means the speaker doubts the plan and wants to know why the other person believes it will succeed.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 56
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone challenges another person on why they think the plan would succeed.
Usage Scenario
Use this when questioning someone’s plan or claim in conversation or debate. It can sound skeptical or challenging.
Better ways to say it
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