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what's up

idiom

What’s the matter? What is the problem? What is wrong?


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    get what's coming to one

    To experience the consequences of one's actions.

  2. 02

    what's cooking

    A greeting, similar to how are you?; what's happening?; what's up?; what's new?

  3. 03

    what's eating

    What is wrong with...? What is the problem with... (somebody)? Inquired regarding somebody who seems upset, worried, angry, etc.

  4. 04

    what's eating you

    What is annoying or bothering you?

  5. 05

    what's going on

    An informal greeting.

  6. 06

    what's in it for me

    What are the advantages of (something) to me, personally?

  7. 07

    what's new

    The latest developments in a particular situation or a person's life.

  8. 08

    what's the beef

    Why are you complaining? What are you complaining about?

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