English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what the fuck is going on" Mean?
Learn what "what the fuck is going on" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Vulgar
Harsh
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What the fuck is going on?
It is an angry way to ask what is happening right now.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A person reacts angrily and asks what is happening.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in very informal or heated situations with people you know well. It is offensive, so it is not appropriate at work or with strangers.
Better ways to say it
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