How should I know? vs Well you invented it!

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'How should I know?' is used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge, while 'Well, you invented it!' is used to accuse someone of creating a situation or idea. They are both correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

How should I know?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge about something.

This phrase is used when someone is asked a question to which they do not have an answer or information. It conveys a sense of not being able to provide the requested information.

Examples:

A: Where did you leave the keys? B: How should I know? I haven't seen them.
A: What time is the meeting? B: How should I know? I wasn't informed about it.

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Dec 30, 2015 ... (Definition of how should I know? from the Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) ...
How can strings come unwound when they've held so tight. On the ride down this road if it's time, time to let go. Tell me, how should I know. If we're still on fire
Inf. I do not know.; Why should I be expected to know? (Shows impatience or rudeness.) Bill: Why is the orea called the killer whale? Mary: How should I know ?
Oct 20, 2014 ... According to Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary in the entry “know” and thefreedictionary.com, “How should I know?” means “I don't know ...

Well you invented it!

This phrase is correct and used to accuse someone of creating a situation or idea. It is a confrontational response to imply that the other person is responsible for the situation.

This phrase is typically used in a confrontational or sarcastic tone to shift the blame or responsibility to the other person. It implies that the person being accused is the one who came up with the idea or caused the situation.

Examples:

A: This plan is a disaster! B: Well, you invented it! You should have thought it through.
A: Why are we lost? B: Well, you invented this route! You said you knew the way.

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CAT: Well, you invented it! LISTER: I want a life! This, it's worse than prison! I mean, at least in prison you can look forward to getting out. I want to live. I want
CAT: Well, you invented it! LISTER: I want a life! This, it's worse than prison! I mean, at least. in prison you can look forward to getting out. I want to live. I want.
Sep 11, 2013 ... "Well you invented it, girl." Max replied before wrapping an arm around Roxanne. However, he remembered she was in uniform and released ...
As for all the 'gritty, blues based stuff' well, you invented it! In fact you probably invented modern pop music, from Glen Miller onwards. Lots of those bands in the ...

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