English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i should be asking you that" Mean?
Learn what "i should be asking you that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I should be asking you that.
This means the other person is the one who should answer the question, not the speaker.
From Two Worlds Apart, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker turns the question back on the other person.
Usage Scenario
Use it in an argument when you want to flip the pressure back on someone else. It can sound sharp or sarcastic.
Better ways to say it
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I should be asking you that.
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You should be the one answering that.
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That question is for you.
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