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wrong with sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

you use this to ask or talk about a problem, a fault, or a reason why someone is unhappy.


Examples
SIMPLE

Is something wrong with your computer?

CONTEXTUAL

He acted very strangely at the party, so I asked him if something was wrong with him.

COMPLEX

The mechanic inspected the engine for hours, trying to determine exactly what was wrong with the vehicle's transmission system.

Last updated April 22, 2026