English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "what exactly does the guy think he is" Mean?

Learn what "what exactly does the guy think he is" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Rude
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Confront

What exactly does the guy think he is?

It is a mocking way to ask what someone thinks gives them the right to act that way.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 15

When do people say this?

Scene Context

He mocks another man's sense of self in a confrontational way.

Usage Scenario

Use this in arguments when you are irritated by someone's behavior or attitude. It sounds rude and confrontational, so avoid it in polite settings.

Better ways to say it

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Who does he think he is?
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What does he think he is doing?
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What exactly does he think he is?

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