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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?
It is a direct question asking why someone is present in a place.
From Killer Romance, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is surprised to see someone and asks why they are there.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you are surprised or suspicious about someone showing up. It can sound rude if the relationship is tense.
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 brings you here?
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