Definition what is doing...? in American English

what is doing...? phrase

phrase

used for asking why someone or something is in a particular place because you think they should not be there

Example

That's my diary, but what's it doing on your desk?

Example

What are you doing wandering around the school at this time of night?

Synonyms and related words

any chance of...? any luck? any requests?

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