English phrase from drama scenes
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 means the speaker wants to know why the other person is there and may be surprised or suspicious.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 42
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone confronts another person for unexpectedly being there.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone shows up unexpectedly. It can be neutral, surprised, or accusatory depending on tone.
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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