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What Does "sarah what's going on with you lately" Mean?

Learn what "sarah what's going on with you lately" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Sarah, what's going on with you lately?

It is a casual way to ask what is bothering someone or why they seem different recently.

From Never Mess With A Badass Girl, Episode 39

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is checking in on a woman because her behavior has seemed different lately.

Usage Scenario

Use this with friends or people you know when you want to ask gently about a change in behavior. It can sound intrusive if said too directly.

Better ways to say it

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What's been going on with you lately?
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What's up with you lately?
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What's wrong lately?

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