English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what the hell do you think you're doing" Mean?
Learn what "what the hell do you think you're doing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
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Confront
What the hell do you think you're doing, Ann?
This is a very angry way to ask why someone is acting in a shocking or unacceptable way.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone angrily challenges another person about what they are doing.
Usage Scenario
Use it only in very angry arguments or emergency situations. It sounds rude and aggressive, especially with the profanity.
Better ways to say it
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What the hell do you think you're doing?
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What the hell are you doing?
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What do you think you're doing?
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