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what, me worry

idiom

As an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.


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  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

    don't worry

    Synonym of none of your business.

  6. 06

    get what one asked for

    Synonym of get what's coming to one.

  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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