English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why should we" Mean?
Learn what "why should we" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Advanced
Neutral
Firm
Reassure
for the things that we now cannot control?
It means the speaker is saying people should not feel guilty or blame themselves for uncontrollable events.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker questions why they should blame themselves for things outside their control.
Usage Scenario
Use this to comfort someone or push back against self-blame. It sounds thoughtful and a little formal.
Better ways to say it
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Why punish ourselves for things we can’t control?
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Why should we blame ourselves for what we can’t control?
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Don’t punish yourself for things you can’t control.
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