English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "what are you going to do" Mean?

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

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Ask For Help

And what? What are you going to do?

This asks about the other person's next action or plan.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 42

When do people say this?

Scene Context

He asks what someone plans to do next.

Usage Scenario

Use this in everyday conversation when you want to know what happens next. In an argument, it can sound challenging or confrontational depending on tone.

Better ways to say it

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What are you going to do?
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What are you gonna do?
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Then what are you going to do?

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