English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what could we possibly be doing here" Mean?
Learn what "what could we possibly be doing here" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Express Doubt
what could we possibly be doing here.
It means the speaker doubts there is any sensible purpose to the current situation.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone questions why they are even in this situation.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to question the point of something, especially in a tense or awkward moment. It can sound frustrated or sarcastic depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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What could we possibly be doing here?
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What are we even doing here?
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What exactly are we doing here?
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