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Hasibrahman Posted 6 years ago
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Why would I know? vs How should I know?
What are the differences in meaning between these phrases? Please explain when to use which one with example sentences.
1) Why would I know? 2) How should I know?
1) Why would I know? 2) How should I know?
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The meaning is about the same. How should I know? is much more commonly used, and it's much more like a rude challenge from someone who is annoyed at being asked a question.
- The meaning is about the same.
- How should I know?
- is much more commonly used, and it's much more like a rude challenge from someone who is annoyed at being asked a question.
- — I can't find the file I left on my desk this morning.
- Where is it?
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The meaning is about the same. How should I know? is much more commonly used, and it's much more like a rude challenge from someone who is annoyed at being asked a question.
— I can't find the file I left on my desk this morning. Where is it?
— How should I know? (Go find it yourself.)
In contrast Why would I know? is not used as much. It's not s
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