
It’s okay if you are busy and can’t talk. So the question, “What are you up to?” can mean “What are you doing right now? Are you busy? Do you have time to talk?” “What are you up to?” can be a way to ask “Are you busy?” Here’s a sample conversation between friends: So the question “What are you up to?” just means “What are you doing?” “Up to” is one of those pesky little phrasal verbs that you can’t translate literally. Let’s see how you can easily answer this question in a variety of situations. It’s a casual way saying hello and maybe starting a conversation with you. Your friends and people you know might ask you “What are you up to?” How do you respond to this question? You might be eating lunch, watching TV, or working. How to respond to the question “What are you up to?”
