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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.
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what are you talking about?
It means the speaker does not understand or does not believe what was just said.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 53
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts with confusion to what the other person just said.
Usage Scenario
Use this in everyday conversation when something sounds confusing, strange, or wrong. It can sound confrontational depending on your tone.
Better ways to say it
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What are you talking about?
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What do you mean?
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What are you saying?
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