English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what are you trying to say" Mean?
Learn what "what are you trying to say" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What are you trying to say?
The speaker wants the other person to explain their real meaning more clearly.
From Honey Gold, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is asking what the other person is really implying or trying to communicate.
Usage Scenario
Use this in conversation when you think someone is hinting at something or being unclear. It can sound defensive in an argument.
Better ways to say it
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What are you trying to say?
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What do you mean by that?
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What are you implying?
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