English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what the hell are you doing" Mean?
Learn what "what the hell are you doing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What the hell are you doing?
It is an angry way to ask why someone is doing something.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone angrily questions what the other person is doing.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a conflict or when someone is acting in a shocking way. It can sound rude and aggressive.
Better ways to say it
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What the hell are you doing?
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What are you doing?
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What the hell are you doing now?
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