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How could you forget this vs How could you left out

The correct phrase is 'how could you forget this?' as it is a common and natural way to express surprise or disappointment at someone's memory lapse. The phrase 'how could you left out?' is incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 570 views

How could you forget this

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express surprise or disappointment at someone's memory lapse.

This phrase is used to question someone about their memory lapse or oversight in forgetting something.

Examples:

  • How could you forget this important detail?
  • How could you forget our anniversary?
  • How could you forget to lock the door?
  • How could you forget your keys?
  • How could you forget to turn off the lights?
  • Jun 21, 2014 ... How could you forget this? Love it! "@noodlerella: Harley Quinn cosplay photo I forgot to post!!! Ly ❤ ✌ pic.twitter.com/wJUKUnPHsb".
  • Oct 1, 2015 ... Those days were forever. You said believe in fate. You said believe and see. It was not so right. How could you forget this. How could you forget ...
  • Nov 22, 2015 ... Tell me how could you forget this lovely four years. Tell me how? Tell me how? This terrible city among those candles, This bloody chirstmas ...
  • Nov 4, 2015 ... UnfurltheSquirrel. *gasp* How could you forget this one? ... UnfurltheSquirrel. * gasp* How could you forget this one?

How could you left out

This phrase is incorrect in this context. The correct form of the verb 'leave' should be used, not 'left'.

  • Dec 15, 2015 ... Reply · MannImDunkel says at 1:45:44: how could you left out the David August Revision of Last Day? ;-). Posted 1 month ago1 month. Reply.
  • Jun 21, 2011 ... Love the selection but how could you left out iCab? Is should not only be there but be mentioned as the best alternative to built-in safari out ...
  • Dec 23, 2011 ... How could you left out Desert Hearts! It's still the best… Amazing story, great performances and the best directed. Posted by Cindy | June 18, ...
  • Apr 13, 2013 ... Reply · 1 2. ▽ Report spam or abuse. TheGogetassj 2 years ago. how could you left out eminem's verse?. Read more Show less. Reply · 3 4 ...

Alternatives:

  • how could you leave this out
  • how could you have left this out
  • how could you have forgotten this
  • how could you have missed this
  • how could you overlook this

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