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.
What are you doing here?
It means the speaker wants to know why the other person is present, often with suspicion or surprise.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is challenging another person's presence and asking why they are there.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you are surprised or uneasy about someone showing up. It is very common and works well in both neutral and confrontational situations.
Better ways to say it
What are you doing here?
Why are you here?
What are you doing here anyway?
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