English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what are you doing with that" Mean?
Learn what "what are you doing with that" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What are you doing with that?
This asks what someone plans to do with an object they are holding.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone questions what the other person is holding or doing with it.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want to know what someone is doing, especially if the object seems important or suspicious. It can sound nosy or confrontational depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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What are you doing with that?
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What are you doing with it?
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What are you holding?
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