why ever...?
why ever
Used to add emphasis to the normal question "why." Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. Why ever did you get into business with that crook? A: "John, did you take Samantha's book?" B: "Now, why ever would you accuse me of that?"
See also: ever, why
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
why ˈever...?
used in questions to mean ‘why?’, expressing surprise: Why ever didn’t you tell us?See also: why
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (Is) that everything?
- believe it or not
- bion
- as one does
- come in
- come in a certain position
- come on in
- as you do
- first rule of (something): do not talk about (something)
- be (flat) on (one's) back