you what
An intensified version of what or huh.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You what? I didn't hear you.”
“When he said the price had doubled, she just stared and said, 'You what?'”
“The old man cupped his ear, leaned forward, and barked, 'You what?' — half deaf, half incredulous.”
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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