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What Does "so what are we supposed to do" Mean?

Learn what "so what are we supposed to do" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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So what are we supposed to do?

It means the speaker wants advice or a next step because the situation is unclear.

From Lost And Found, Episode 45

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is asking what they are supposed to do next.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you need guidance or want to push the conversation toward a solution. It can sound frustrated if said after a problem or conflict.

Better ways to say it

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What are we supposed to do?
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So what do we do now?
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What should we do?

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