What Does "what exactly are" Mean?
Learn what "what exactly are" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
What exactly are you trying
It means the speaker wants the other person to be specific about the accusation and is pushing back on it.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone challenges an accusation and asks what exactly they are being blamed for.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want the other person to explain their claim. It can sound defensive or hostile, so use care in formal settings.
Better ways to say it
What exactly are you trying to accuse me of?
What are you accusing me of?
What exactly do you mean?
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