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?
It means the speaker does not understand or accepts that the other person is saying something strange or false.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts with confusion to something another person has said.
Usage Scenario
Use this in conversation when you need clarification or want to challenge a statement. It can sound irritated in an argument.
Better ways to say it
What are you talking about?
What do you mean?
What are you saying?
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