English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "could you stop doing that" Mean?
Learn what "could you stop doing that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Polite
Soft
Set Boundary
could you stop doing that?
It is a polite request for someone to stop an annoying or unwanted action.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is asking someone to stop a behavior that is bothering them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to ask someone to stop without sounding too aggressive. It can become firmer depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
1
Could you stop that?
2
Can you stop doing that?
3
Please stop doing that.
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