Meaning of how come | Babel Free
haʊ kʌmEquivalents
Examples
“How come⟳ you didn’t leave⟳ when you had the chance?”
“"Oh, yeah? The old days? Is that when you got your tattoo?" "Yeah. I'm an alcoholic. Used to get⟳ in a lot of trouble⟳. Been sober for eight years." "Then how come⟳ everyone's scared of you?"”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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