What Does "why have you" Mean?
Learn what "why have you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I mean why have you been hiding it this whole time?
The speaker is asking why the other person kept something secret.
From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker confronts someone about hiding something for a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to challenge someone about a hidden fact or secret. It sounds accusatory, so it is not polite.
Better ways to say it
Why have you been hiding it this whole time?
Why did you hide it from me?
Why were you hiding it?
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