English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't understand how someone can do that" Mean?
Learn what "i don't understand how someone can do that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Express Doubt
Wow, I don't understand
It means the speaker is saying they can't make sense of the person's behavior.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 53
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts with disbelief after hearing about a bad or shocking act.
Usage Scenario
Use this to express shock or moral disbelief in conversation. It is common in arguments or when reacting to something upsetting.
Better ways to say it
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I don't understand how someone can do that.
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How could someone do that?
3
I can't understand that.
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