English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "what are you" Mean?

Learn what "what are you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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And what are you going to do to stop us?

This means the speaker is daring the other person to try to interfere or win the conflict.

From Good For Him, Episode 51

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone challenges the other side by asking what they can do to stop them.

Usage Scenario

Use this in arguments or confrontations to sound challenging and confident. It can sound aggressive or threatening.

Better ways to say it

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And what are you going to do to stop us?
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What are you going to do to stop us?
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How are you going to stop us?

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