English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why are you" Mean?
Learn what "why are you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
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Complain
Why are you banging on my door at this hour?
The speaker is asking angrily why someone is pounding on their door so late.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is complaining about being bothered late at night.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone is disturbing you late at night. It sounds irritated and is not polite.
Better ways to say it
1
Why are you banging on my door at this hour?
2
Why are you knocking on my door this late?
3
What are you doing banging on my door now?
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