English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what are you looking for" Mean?
Learn what "what are you looking for" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What are you looking for?
This is a general question asking what someone wants or is trying to find.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is asking another person what they are searching for or trying to find.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want someone to explain their goal or motive. It can sound blunt if asked in a tense conversation.
Better ways to say it
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