English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what do you want" Mean?
Learn what "what do you want" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What do you want?
It can mean the speaker wants the other person to state their purpose, request, or motive.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone directly asks another person what they want.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a direct conversation when you need someone to say exactly what they want. It can sound cold or confrontational depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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What do you want?
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What is it you want?
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What do you want from me?
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