English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "don't you have somewhere better to be" Mean?
Learn what "don't you have somewhere better to be" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Firm
Confront
Don't you have somewhere better to be?
It is a rude way to tell someone they should go away or stop hanging around.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 7
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker uses a snide question to tell someone they should leave or be elsewhere.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to dismiss someone's presence. It is rude and can sound hostile.
Better ways to say it
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Don't you have somewhere better to be?
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Shouldn't you be somewhere else?
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What are you still doing here?
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