English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "is he trying" Mean?

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

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Is he trying to like harvest your organs or something?

It is a dark joke meaning the speaker thinks the man seems suspicious or dangerous.

From Married To A Stranger, Episode 33

When do people say this?

Scene Context

She jokingly asks if a man is trying to do something sinister to someone.

Usage Scenario

Use this only as a dramatic joke among people who understand the sarcasm. It would sound extreme or inappropriate in normal conversation.

Better ways to say it

1
Is he trying to steal your organs or something?
2
What is he, some kind of organ thief?
3
Is he trying to do something shady?

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