Jul 27, 2020 · Edit: it is here, not there in the phrase Edit: the context is the cartoon, where the kid is standing outside the house and the grandpa opens the door and asks him "What are you doing out …

Mar 23, 2024 · 3 Without doing a phonetic analysis, but looking at the wider context, my interpretation is "What's in 'ere, Max" with "'ere" being a dropped-h pronunciation of "here". Milo is talking to the dog, …

How are you? and How are you doing? Is that true? I've heard one was like an extension of “Hello” and does not mean anything, so you should not answer it with “Fine, thank you. What about you?” but …

Jul 16, 2020 · What are you doing here? can sound impolite and even rude. Does anyone know that phrase/idiom? Edit after Msfolly's answer: Sorry for not giving a context. The context I had in mind …

Jul 2, 2022 · I don't know the work, but "what do you do here" to me means "what is your job or role here?" while "what are you doing here" is asking why the person is in this location right now.

Aug 24, 2018 · Is "Sally asked what you were doing." correct? It couldn't possibly be "Sally asked what I was doing." right? Thanks.

Oct 22, 2020 · Even more so if the current context involves someone else having just said what they did / were doing this summer. In which case there might well be emphasis on What were you doing this …

May 23, 2014 · What do you mean?" I don't think it's a typical question to ask somebody the first time, but it's fine if you are already immersed in a topic, let's say pop/contemporary music.

Aug 8, 2013 · Suggestion. If you change the title of your question to: Why is "I'm doing great" correct? You might get better answers and fewer down-votes.

Aug 13, 2010 · The greeting How are you? is asking How are you doing in general? — How are you? I'm well. [Misunderstood the question.] because well as an adjective which means: in good health …