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That's what I'm doing

🇬🇧 UK //ðæts wɒt aɪm ˈduːɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ðæts wɑt aɪm ˈduɪŋ//

Meaning of That's what I'm doing

A phrase used to explain one's current activity.

In simple words: This means you are explaining your current action.

That's what I'm doing in a sentence

• When asked why you are focused on the computer, you reply, 'That's what I'm doing right now.'
• 'What are you working on?' 'Well, that's what I'm doing at the moment.'
• 'Why are you so quiet?' 'That's what I'm doing; I'm concentrating.'
• 'Are you still studying?' 'Yes, that's what I'm doing this evening.'
• 'What did you mean by that?' 'That's what I'm doing every day, practicing.'

How to use That's what I'm doing

Use this phrase when affirming or clarifying what you are doing. It's casual in conversation but appropriate in most settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine showing someone a project while saying, 'This? That's what I'm doing!'

Related words

Collocations with That's what I'm doing

• That's what I'm saying
• That's what I'm thinking
• That's what I'm experiencing

Synonyms for That's what I'm doing

• That's my action
• That's what I'm up to
• That's what I'm working on

Common mistakes with That's what I'm doing

• Using it in overly formal contexts.
• Confusing it with 'That's what I'm going to do' for future actions.
• Not using it to clarify actions that have been questioned.

Frequently asked questions about That's what I'm doing

What does That's what I'm doing mean?

This means you are explaining your current action.

What is the definition of That's what I'm doing?

A phrase used to explain one's current activity.

How do you use That's what I'm doing in a sentence?

When asked why you are focused on the computer, you reply, 'That's what I'm doing right now.'

Can you give another example of That's what I'm doing?

'What are you working on?' 'Well, that's what I'm doing at the moment.'

What are synonyms for That's what I'm doing?

Common alternatives include That's my action, That's what I'm up to, That's what I'm working on.

What words go with That's what I'm doing?

It commonly pairs with That's what I'm saying, That's what I'm thinking, That's what I'm experiencing.

What are common mistakes when using That's what I'm doing?

Using it in overly formal contexts. Confusing it with 'That's what I'm going to do' for future actions. Not using it to clarify actions that have been questioned.

How do you pronounce That's what I'm doing?

US: //ðæts wɑt aɪm ˈduɪŋ//, UK: //ðæts wɒt aɪm ˈduːɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's what I'm doing?

Use this phrase when affirming or clarifying what you are doing. It's casual in conversation but appropriate in most settings.