CEFR B2

Why Come

idiom

Meaning

An informal way to ask for the reason or purpose of something, equivalent to 'why' or 'how come'. It is used in casual conversation, often to express surprise or curiosity about an action or situation.

Examples

Why come you didn't call me last night?
Why come the store is closed on Sundays?

Synonyms: why, how come, what for, for what reason

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Why Come (B2)

idiom

Pronunciation: /waɪ kʌm/

Definition

Examples

Why come you didn't call me last night?
Why come the store is closed on Sundays?
Why come you always late to class?

How to Use Why Come

why come + subject + verb (collocation): Asking for a reason in an informal question. — "Why come you didn't tell me earlier?"
why come + clause (collocation): Asking for the reason behind a situation. — "Why come the sky is so dark today?"

Synonyms of Why Come

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