English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't you have anything better to do" Mean?
Learn what "don't you have anything better to do" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Don't you have anything better to do? Jesus.
It means the speaker thinks the other person is wasting time or should leave them alone.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is telling someone to stop bothering them and do something useful instead.
Usage Scenario
Use this to brush someone off in an argument or when annoyed. It can sound rude and dismissive, so avoid it at work.
Better ways to say it
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Don't you have anything better to do?
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Don't you have better things to do?
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Why are you bothering me?
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