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?
This is a direct question asking someone to state their purpose or request.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 41
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks another person what they want, usually in a tense conversation.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want someone to get to the point, but it can sound cold or irritated 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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