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What Does "what's wrong you look nervous" Mean?

Learn what "what's wrong you look nervous" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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What's wrong? You look...nervous.

This is a way to ask if something is bothering someone, based on how they look.

From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 11

When do people say this?

Scene Context

One person notices the other seems nervous and asks what is wrong.

Usage Scenario

Use it when you notice someone seems uneasy or stressed. It can sound caring, but also intrusive if said too directly.

Better ways to say it

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What’s wrong? You look nervous.
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What’s wrong?
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You look nervous.

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