What Does "what are you talking about" Mean?
Learn what "what are you talking about" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
What are you talking about?
This means the speaker does not understand or believes the other person is being unclear.
From One Night, One Forever, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks for clarification because the other person has said something confusing.
Usage Scenario
Use it in conversation or an argument when you want the other person to explain themselves. It can sound defensive or confrontational depending on your tone.
Better ways to say it
What are you talking about?
What do you mean?
I don't understand what you mean.
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