English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why aren't you picking up" Mean?
Learn what "why aren't you picking up" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Oh, why aren't you picking up?
It means the speaker wants to know why the other person is not answering a call.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is frustrated that another person is not answering the phone.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you are trying to reach someone and feel annoyed or concerned. It is common in everyday speech, especially in texting or phone calls.
Better ways to say it
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Why aren't you picking up?
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Why aren't you answering?
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Why won't you pick up the phone?
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