English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what the hell are you thinking" Mean?
Learn what "what the hell are you thinking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Harsh
Confront
What the hell are you thinking?
It is a strong way to ask why someone did something foolish or shocking.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker angrily asks what someone was thinking after a bad decision.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you are angry or shocked by someone's actions. It is rude and very common in spoken English.
Better ways to say it
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What the hell are you thinking?
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What were you thinking?
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What on earth were you thinking?
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