Collocation
What brings you here?
A polite and common way to ask someone why they have come to a particular place or event.
Definition
'What brings you here?' is a common English collocation. A polite and common way to ask someone why they have come to a particular place or event.
What + bring(s) + someone + here?
“You're new to town, right? So, what brings you here?”
Examples
- Welcome to our club meeting! What brings you here this evening?
- I didn't expect to see you at the art gallery. What brings you here today?
- It's a long journey from your city. What brought you here for the conference?
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- So, after all these years, what brings you back to your hometown?
- You're usually so busy. What brings you to this quiet cafe?
- I heard you're an expert in ancient history. What brings you to this archaeological dig?
- This is an unusual spot for a picnic. What brings you here with all your gear?
- We haven't seen you since college. What brings you to our reunion?
- The city is buzzing with activity. What brought you to this particular street fair?
- I didn't know you were interested in astronomy. What brings you to the observatory tonight?
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