English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "how was it" Mean?
Learn what "how was it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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And how was it you
It means the speaker wants to know how the person discovered or learned their name.
From Lost And Found, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks how another person came to know their own name.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a mystery or identity-related conversation. It sounds unusual and is not a common everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
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How was it you came to know about your name?
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How did you know your name?
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Where did you learn your name?
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