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 does not believe what the other person is saying and wants clarification.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is reacting with confusion and asking the other person to explain what they mean.
Usage Scenario
Use this in conversation when something sounds unclear, strange, or unbelievable. In arguments, it can sound sharp or skeptical.
Better ways to say it
What are you talking about?
What do you mean?
What are you saying?
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