what do you say
Used to ask someone if they are willing to do something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We have free time today, what do you say we go for coffee?”
“The weather is perfect for a hike, so what do you say we leave early tomorrow morning?”
“Given that our current strategy is failing to produce results, what do you say we abandon this approach and explore a more innovative alternative?”
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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 August 10, 2026