Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

what-is-someone-doing-here

Phrase

‘wɒt ɪz ‘sʌmwʌn ‘duːɪŋ ‘hɪə

Definition

A phrase used to inquire about the presence or action of a person in a particular place, often implying curiosity or surprise regarding their reason for being there.

Examples

When I walked into the room, I asked, ‘What is someone doing here?’ because I was surprised to see my friend.
After hearing a noise outside, she peeked out and wondered, ‘What is someone doing here at this hour?’