what, me worry
As an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I failed the test, but what, me worry?”
“Everyone is panicking about the deadline, but he just shrugs and says, what, me worry?”
“Despite the mounting pressures of his public office, he maintained a facade of calm, as if to say, what, me worry?”
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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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don't worry
Synonym of none of your business.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026