what's eating you
What is annoying or bothering you?
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You look upset, so tell me what's eating you.”
“You have been quiet all evening, so please tell me what's eating you.”
“Noticing his uncharacteristic irritability during the meeting, she pulled him aside to ask what's eating you.”
- 01
appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
- 02
get what's coming to one
To experience the consequences of one's actions.
- 03
what's cooking
A greeting, similar to how are you?; what's happening?; what's up?; what's new?
- 04
what's eating
What is wrong with...? What is the problem with... (somebody)? Inquired regarding somebody who seems upset, worried, angry, etc.
- 05
what's going on
An informal greeting.
- 06
what's in it for me
What are the advantages of (something) to me, personally?
- 07
what's new
The latest developments in a particular situation or a person's life.
- 08
what's the beef
Why are you complaining? What are you complaining about?
Last updated August 10, 2026