teresa t
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Random etymological thoughts this evening: where did we get the phrase “how come?” meaning “why?” I love that there are actually nuances to when you use one versus the other, even if I’m not sure I can articulate what those are.
10:31 PM - Apr 01, 2023
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Suzanne Dillon
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Personally, I’ll say ‘how come’ if I’m really interested in yr reasoning. When I say ‘why’ it’s my polite way of saying “What the heck were you thinking???”😂
10:49 PM - Apr 01, 2023
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Suzanne Dillon
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Thanks! Sorry it doesn’t answer your original question though.
11:04 PM - Apr 01, 2023
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