what of it
So what? Who cares? Expresses disinterest, disregard or lack of concern.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I forgot my homework, but what of it?”
“He told me I was wearing the wrong shoes for the party, but I asked him what of it.”
“She admitted that her methods were unconventional, yet when the critics questioned her motives, she simply stared back and asked what of it.”
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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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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.
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guess what
Used to introduce a surprising outcome or one that the hearer is not expected to try to guess.
Last updated August 10, 2026