English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "is that what you're telling me" Mean?
Learn what "is that what you're telling me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Is that what you're telling me?
This asks someone to confirm or clarify what they just said.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks for clarification about whether that is really what the other person means.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want to make sure you understood the other person correctly. In arguments, it can sound skeptical or challenging.
Better ways to say it
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Is that what you're telling me?
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Is that what you mean?
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So that's what you're saying?
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