English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what on earth do they want with me" Mean?
Learn what "what on earth do they want with me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Express Doubt
What on earth do they want with me?
It means the speaker is confused or uneasy about other people’s intentions toward them.
From The Black Thrones, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone wonders what other people want from them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you are worried, confused, or suspicious about someone’s motives. It is common in dramatic speech and everyday English.
Better ways to say it
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