How come?



How come?

How did that come about?; Why? Sally: I have to go to the doctor. Mary: How come? Sally: I'm sick, silly. John: I have to leave now. Bill: How come? John: I just have to, that's all. Henry: How come you always put your right shoe on first? Rachel: Do I have to have a reason for something like that?
See also: how

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Charlie['tʃa:li]
Hildegarde['hildəga:d]
JozefYO-zəf (Dutch)Slovak, Dutch
WoodyWUWD-eeEnglish
Carolakah-RO-lah (German)Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish
Annion['ænjən]