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"How come"? #1 (permalink) Wed May 18, 2005 23:33 pm   "How come"?
 

I am a little bit confused about this expression.

Is it just a slang that should not being used in a formal conversation, or can it be used anytime?

To me it sounds like a slang, so i don't dare to use it at all.
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How come? #2 (permalink) Thu May 19, 2005 9:45 am   How come?
 

This is an expression that is used in conversation and is quite acceptable and direct between people who know each other. It simply means: Why is that?
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"How come"? #3 (permalink) Thu May 19, 2005 14:15 pm   "How come"?
 

Thank you for your answer! :)
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