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Ways to Say "so why did" in English
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So why did you give me the cold shoulder then?
She is asking why someone ignored or treated her coldly.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She asks why someone was cold or distant if there was still a problem.
Usage Scenario
Use this in relationship conflict or when confronting someone about being distant. The idiom is common but can sound accusatory.
Better ways to say it
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So why did you give me the cold shoulder?
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Why did you give me the cold shoulder then?
3
Why were you so cold to me?
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