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hi please help.
A: but then I checked my account, and the funds were gone!
B: that's awful, Sam! you should report it to the police.
A: yes, I will. how could I let this happen?
what's " how could I let this happen" in this sentence? mean?
What does
hi please help.
A: but then I checked my account, and the funds were gone!
B: that's awful, Sam! you should report it to the police.
A: yes, I will. how could I let this happen?
what's " how could I let this happen" in this sentence? mean?
hi please help.
A: but then I checked my account, and the funds were gone!
B: that's awful, Sam! you should report it to the police.
A: yes, I will. how could I let this happen?
what's " how could I let this happen" in this sentence? mean?
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The phrase "how could I let this happen" in this context expresses a sense of regret, self-blame, or disbelief about a negative situation that has occurred. It suggests that the speaker is questioning their own actions or decisions that led to the unfortunate outcome.
Examples of usage:
1. "I can't believe I forgot to lock the door last night. How could I let this happen?"
2. "I trusted him with my money, and now it's all gone. How could I let this happen?"
3. "I knew I should have double-checked the details before submitting the report. How could I let this happen?"
In each of these examples, the speaker is reflecting on their own responsibility for a negative outcome and expressing a sense of regret or disbelief. The phrase is commonly used in situations where the speaker is trying to understand or come to terms with their role in a mistake or problem.
Examples of usage:
1. "I can't believe I forgot to lock the door last night. How could I let this happen?"
2. "I trusted him with my money, and now it's all gone. How could I let this happen?"
3. "I knew I should have double-checked the details before submitting the report. How could I let this happen?"
In each of these examples, the speaker is reflecting on their own responsibility for a negative outcome and expressing a sense of regret or disbelief. The phrase is commonly used in situations where the speaker is trying to understand or come to terms with their role in a mistake or problem.
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It’s something you say when something bad has happened and you blame yourself.
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