English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "so what exactly" Mean?
Learn what "so what exactly" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Confront
So what exactly you want from me, Detective.
The speaker is asking in a tense way what the other person is really trying to get from them.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone challenges a detective about what he actually wants.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you feel pressed, questioned, or cornered. It can sound defensive or suspicious, especially in an argument or police scene.
Better ways to say it
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So what exactly do you want from me, Detective?
2
What exactly do you want from me?
3
What do you want from me?
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