Angela
Could you explain me please how can I use collocation “how on earth” in another situation or question?
But, the immediate question is of course: How on earth did that crow do that?
2023년 12월 3일 오전 2:43
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ON EARTH used this way is just an intensifier implying something was incredible, or unlikely.
2023년 12월 3일
How on earth did you manage to arrive so quickly?
How on earth did that cat land on its feet?
There’s no way on earth I could dunk a basketball.
There’s no way on earth he’s going to remember the student’s name.
2023년 12월 3일
"how on earth?" = "however?"
2023년 12월 3일
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