English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "what do you want from me" Mean?

Learn what "what do you want from me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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What do you want from me?

It means the speaker wants to know the other person's goal, motive, or demand.

From Good For Him, Episode 48

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker asks what the other person wants from them, likely in a tense conversation.

Usage Scenario

Use this when someone seems to want something from you and you want them to be direct. It can sound impatient or defensive.

Better ways to say it

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What do you want from me?
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What do you want from me exactly?
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So what do you want from me?

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