Say what? I did not hear you.
say what
idiomWhat did you say?; Huh?; expresses incredulity.
When he told me the price of the coffee, I just looked at him and said, say what?
She stared at the letter in disbelief, eventually whispering, say what, as the reality of the news finally began to sink in.
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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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easier said than done
Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026