English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "are you trying" Mean?

Learn what "are you trying" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
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Accuse

Are you serious? Are you

It means are you trying to hide this problem instead of dealing with it.

From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 54

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone accuses another person of trying to hide or cover up the truth.

Usage Scenario

Use this when accusing someone of hiding the truth or avoiding a problem. It works well in arguments, investigations, or workplace conflict.

Better ways to say it

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Are you trying to cover this up?
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Are you sweeping this under the rug?
3
Are you hiding this?

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