English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "did you even bother to check your phone" Mean?
Learn what "did you even bother to check your phone" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
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Miles! Did you even bother to check your phone?
This is a frustrated way to ask whether someone even looked at their phone.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is scolding another person for not checking their phone.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you're annoyed that someone missed your message or call. It can sound rude or accusatory, especially at work or in serious situations.
Better ways to say it
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Did you even check your phone?
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Did you bother to look at your phone?
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Have you even checked your phone?
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