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Ways to Say "then why is" in English
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Then why is there a gun in the basement?
This is a suspicious question asking for an explanation about the gun's presence.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 42
When do people say this?
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Someone asks why there is a gun in the basement.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to question something alarming or unexpected. It sounds tense and serious, not polite or casual.
Better ways to say it
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Then why is there a gun in the basement?
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Why is there a gun in the basement?
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What is a gun doing in the basement?
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