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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
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How did we get to this point?

Do you ever use the question "How did we get to this point?"

If so, in what circumstances?

Would you please give me some examples?

Thank you.

  

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" I don't think I've ever used it, but there's nothing wrong with it. We typically say that when we are dismayed by a negative state of affairs that has come about over a period of time. F_TCBnPckKg&ved=0ahUKEwjpqaSs26nmAhUNr54KHSsMASgQ4dUDCAc&uact=5 CJ

  • " I don't think I've ever used it, but there's nothing wrong with it.
  • We typically say that when we are dismayed by a negative state of affairs that has come about over a period of time.
  • F_TCBnPckKg&ved=0ahUKEwjpqaSs26nmAhUNr54KHSsMASgQ4dUDCAc&uact=5 CJ
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teal limeDo you ever use the question "How did we get to this point?"

I don't think I've ever used it, but there's nothing wrong with it. We typically say that when we are dismayed by a negative state of affairs that has come about over a period of time.

teal limesome examples

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This is usually used in romantic contexts, for example:


A husband and wife going through bitter divorce proceedings are sitting in court and the husband says: "How did we get to this point? We were so in love at one time."


A man and woman who had been living together are packing their things and going their separate ways. The man says: "How did we get to this point

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