what is the world coming to?

what is the world coming to?
what is the world coming to? phrase
used for showing surprise or anger when you do not approve of what someone has done
Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are surprised or shockedsynonym
Main entry: world

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what is the world ˈcoming to? idiom
used to express disapproval, surprise or shock, especially at changes in people's attitudes or behaviour

When I listen to the news these days, I sometimes wonder what the world is coming to.

Main entry:worldidiom

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