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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 surprised question asking why someone is present in that place.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts with surprise to seeing another person there.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you did not expect to see someone somewhere. It can sound suspicious or confrontational depending on the tone.
Better ways to say it
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What are you doing here?
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What are you doing here, exactly?
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Why are you here?
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