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

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

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What do you want me to do?

This is a direct question asking what the other person wants or expects.

From Faded Threads, Episode 52

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone asks what action the other person wants them to take.

Usage Scenario

Use it when you need instructions, but it can also sound frustrated in an argument depending on tone.

Better ways to say it

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What do you want me to do?
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What should I do?
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What do you want me to do now?

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