English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what are you driving at" Mean?
Learn what "what are you driving at" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What are you driving at?
This means the speaker wants the other person to say their real point more clearly.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is asking what the other person really means.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a tense conversation when you think someone is implying something. It can sound suspicious or challenging.
Better ways to say it
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What are you driving at?
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What are you getting at?
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What do you mean by that?
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