what was someone thinking

phrase

Used to express disappointment about someone's uncharacteristic or abnormal past actions.

“What were you thinking when you left the oven on yesterday?”

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Meanings

phrasewhat was someone thinking?
  1. idiomaticUsed to express disappointment about someone's uncharacteristic or abnormal past actions.

    What were you thinking when you left the oven on yesterday?

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