English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why'd you do something so stupid" Mean?
Learn what "why'd you do something so stupid" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Confront
Why'd you do something so stupid?
It means the speaker is angrily asking why the other person made such a bad choice.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker criticizes someone for doing something foolish.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when blaming someone for a poor decision. It sounds rude and insulting, so it is not appropriate in polite situations.
Better ways to say it
1
Why’d you do something so stupid?
2
Why did you do that?
3
What were you thinking?
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