English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why did you" Mean?
Learn what "why did you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
Then why did you lie about spending
It means the speaker believes the other person lied and wants to know why.
From Runaway Bride, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker demands an explanation for why someone lied about where they spent the night.
Usage Scenario
Use this in confrontations when you think someone was dishonest. It sounds serious and accusatory, so it is not suitable for polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
Why did you lie about spending the night there?
2
Why did you lie?
3
Why did you say you stayed at Felix's?
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