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come facevo a

how was I supposed to

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phrase Rare #32,152
how was I supposed to Often used in rhetorical questions about something difficult or impossible to know, do, or avoid.
IT: Come facevo a saperlo?
EN: How was I supposed to know?

Come facevo a sapere chi era?

How was I supposed to know who he was?

— Mosca non crede alle lacrime (1980)

Come facevo a sapere che era sposata?

How was I supposed to know she was married?

— Dal cuore (1998)

Come facevo a sapere che sarebbero venuti?

How was I supposed to know they would come?

— Drive (2011)

Come facevo a essere sicuro che mi avrebbe saldato il conto?

How could I be sure he would pay my bill?

— Blow Out (1981)

Come facevo a saperlo?

How was I supposed to know?

— Il tamburo di latta (1979)

Come facevo a sapere che non si può camminare liberamente?

How did I know you can't walk freely?

— Il fratello grande (2000)

Ma come facevo a tirarmi indietro?

But how could I back out?

— Perfect Blue (1998)