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What Does "why would you ask me such a thing" Mean?
Learn what "why would you ask me such a thing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Why would you ask me such a thing?
This is a rhetorical question showing surprise, suspicion, or criticism about what someone asked.
From Honey Gold, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts to a question they think is inappropriate or suspicious.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you think a question is strange, rude, or inappropriate. It can sound defensive or confrontational.
Better ways to say it
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