English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what do you gain from all this" Mean?
Learn what "what do you gain from all this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What do you gain from all this?
It asks what advantage or payoff someone is getting from their behavior.
From Cleopatra, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker questions what benefit the other person is getting from the situation.
Usage Scenario
Use this in arguments or interrogative conversations when questioning someone's motive. It can sound accusatory, so it is not polite in relaxed conversation.
Better ways to say it
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What do you gain from all this?
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What do you get out of this?
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What's in it for you?
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