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what's what

idiom

Precisely what the situation really is or what the facts truly are; the true state of things.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    ain't what it used to was

    Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).

  2. 02

    come what may

    In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.

  3. 03

    do exactly what it says on the tin

    To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.

  4. 04

    do what

    An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension

  5. 05

    get what one asked for

    Synonym of get what's coming to one.

  6. 06

    get what's coming to one

    To experience the consequences of one's actions.

  7. 07

    give someone what-for

    To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.

  8. 08

    give what for

    To scold; to punish, especially verbally.

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