English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what could you possibly want from me" Mean?
Learn what "what could you possibly want from me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What could you possibly want from me?
This asks what the other person’s real motive or goal is, with suspicion or hostility.
From One Night, One Forever, Episode 56
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker challenges the other person’s motives in a confrontational exchange.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you think someone has an ulterior motive. It sounds tense and rude, so it fits conflict more than normal conversation.
Better ways to say it
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What could you possibly want from me?
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What do you want from me?
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What could you want from me?
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