69. Are you trying to


I. DESCRIPTION

"Are you trying to" is used to ask if someone has a specific intention or purpose behind their actions or words.

For example:
i) "Are you trying to make me angry?" (In this case, the speaker is questioning whether the listener is intentionally trying to provoke a negative emotional response.)

II. EXAMPLES

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Agnes

British English

William

British English

Olivia

American English

James

American English

Charlotte

AUS English

Amaia

NZ English

Lethabo

SA English

Geetha

IND English

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Are you trying to learn a new language this year?

Are you trying to quit smoking for good this time?

Are you trying to lose weight before your wedding day?

Are you trying to impress your boss by working longer hours?

Are you trying to finish the project by the end of the day?

Are you trying to find a better job with more opportunities?

Are you trying to convince me to change my mind about the vacation destination?

Are you trying to make a healthier meal by using more vegetables and less meat?

Are you trying to save money by cutting back on unnecessary expenses?

Are you trying to fix the leak in the bathroom before it gets worse?

68. Are you into + (noun)
70. Please + (verb)