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What Does "what are you doing here" Mean?
Learn what "what are you doing here" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What are you doing here?
This is a direct question used when you want to know why someone is in a place.
From Twist Of Time, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone spots a person unexpectedly and asks why they are there.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you are surprised to see someone somewhere. In a tense situation, it can sound suspicious or confrontational.
Better ways to say it
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Why are you here?
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What brings you here?
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What are you doing here?
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