what do you mean

Meaning

1. Editorial80% of films

   Used to ask someone to explain or say more clearly what they have just said, because you do not understand it.

2. Editorial20% of films

   Used to show surprise, disbelief, or annoyance at what someone has just said, often by repeating their words.

In the movies · 354

• What do you mean? He's always been sick.Lords of Dogtown2005
• What do you mean you don't know? Shut up.The Usual Suspects1995
• The right? What do you mean the right?Lifeboat1944
• What do you mean?Shutter Island2010
• What do you mean?Booksmart2019
• What do you mean?Another Year2010
• What do you mean? What do you mean "ours"?The Purge2013
• What do you mean?Wristcutters: A Love Story2007

Learn it in full scenes

• Another Year2010
  • A Woman Asks for Sleeping Pills
  • Janet Rates Her Happiness
  • Mary Confides in Gerri Over Drinks

More everyday phrases

• what do you think
• what are you talking about
• i beg your pardon
• i don't believe it
• are you all right
• tell me about it
• good to see you
• nice to meet you
• i have no idea
• you know what i mean
• by the way
• i'll be right back