What Does "what are you doing" Mean?
Learn what "what are you doing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
What are you doing?
It is a direct question asking what someone is doing, often with surprise or suspicion.
From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts sharply because the other person is doing something unexpected or suspicious.
Usage Scenario
Use this in everyday conversation when you want to know what someone is doing. In an argument, it can sound suspicious or accusatory depending on your tone.
Better ways to say it
What are you doing?
What are you doing here?
What are you doing there?
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