How come meaning
What does the saying 'How come' mean?
Idiom: How come
Meaning:
If you want to show disbelief or surprise about an action, you can ask a question using 'how come'. How come he got the job? (You can't believe that they gave the job to somebody like him)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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