English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what makes you" Mean?
Learn what "what makes you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What makes you think you deserve such a thing?
This means you are saying the other person has no right to expect or claim something.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker attacks the other person for acting entitled to something.
Usage Scenario
Use it in an argument when you want to challenge someone's entitlement or behavior. It sounds harsh and insulting.
Better ways to say it
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What makes you think you deserve that?
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Why do you think you deserve that?
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What makes you think you deserve such a thing?
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