You what? I didn't hear you.
you what
idiomAn intensified version of what or huh.
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 April 17, 2026