English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what bothers you perhaps you can tell me" Mean?
Learn what "what bothers you perhaps you can tell me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Ask For Help
What bothers you? Perhaps you can tell me.
This means the speaker is asking what is troubling the other person.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone gently asks what is bothering another person and invites them to talk.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want someone to explain their problem or feelings. It sounds caring and is common in supportive conversations.
Better ways to say it
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What bothers you?
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What’s bothering you?
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You can tell me.
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