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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 way to ask why someone has shown up somewhere unexpectedly.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part Ii, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker unexpectedly sees someone somewhere and questions why they are there.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you are surprised or suspicious to see someone. It can sound rude if said sharply.
Better ways to say it
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What are you doing here?
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Why are you here?
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What are you doing here exactly?
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