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HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT vs How could you say that

Both options are correct, but they are used in slightly different ways. 'How can you say that?' is used to express disbelief or surprise about something said in the present moment, while 'How could you say that?' expresses disbelief or surprise about something that was said in the past.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used to express disbelief or surprise in the present moment.

"HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT"

This phrase is used to question someone's statement or opinion in the present moment, expressing surprise or disbelief.
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Alternatives:

  • how can you think that
  • how can you believe that
  • how can you do that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express disbelief or surprise about something that was said in the past.

"How could you say that"

This phrase is used to question someone's statement or opinion that was said in the past, expressing surprise or disbelief.
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Alternatives:

  • how could you think that
  • how could you believe that
  • how could you do that

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