English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what have they done to you" Mean?
Learn what "what have they done to you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What have they done to you?
This means the speaker is asking what happened to someone because they seem hurt or changed.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 15
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts with concern and asks what someone has done to another person.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you see someone upset, injured, or mistreated and want to know what happened. It can sound caring or alarmed depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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What did they do to you?
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What happened to you?
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Are you okay? What happened?
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