English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "what's going on" Mean?
Learn what "what's going on" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Flirt
What's going on in that pretty mind of yours?
It means the speaker is asking in a flirty way what the other person is thinking.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is flirting and asking what the other person is thinking.
Usage Scenario
Use this in romantic or teasing conversation. It can sound cute or flirtatious, but may feel too intimate for neutral situations.
Better ways to say it
1
What’s going on in that pretty mind of yours?
2
What are you thinking, baby?
3
What’s on your mind?
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