English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what are you trying to do" Mean?
Learn what "what are you trying to do" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It means the speaker is questioning the other person's actions or motives.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is suspicious and wants to know what the other person is doing.
Usage Scenario
Use this in tense conversations when you are confused or suspicious. It can sound confrontational.
Better ways to say it
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What are you trying to do?
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What do you think you're doing?
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What are you doing?
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