English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you're just standing here doing nothing" Mean?
Learn what "you're just standing here doing nothing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Firm
Complain
You're just standing here doing nothing.
It means the speaker is criticizing someone for being inactive or useless.
From Camouflage, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone criticizes another person for standing around and not helping.
Usage Scenario
Use this when expressing frustration that someone is not helping. It sounds rude and accusatory, so it is not appropriate in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
You’re just standing here doing nothing.
2
You’re doing nothing.
3
Why are you just standing there?
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