Are you coming to the party or what?
or what
idiomOr something else; allows for the existence of an unexpressed alternative to what was said.
You have been staring at that menu for ten minutes, are you going to order or what?
He stood at the threshold of the room, waiting for her to decide whether she would finally forgive him or what.
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ain't what it used to was
Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).
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come what may
In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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do what
An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension
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get what one asked for
Synonym of get what's coming to one.
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give someone what-for
To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.
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give what for
To scold; to punish, especially verbally.
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guess what
Used to introduce a surprising outcome or one that the hearer is not expected to try to guess.
Last updated April 17, 2026