what's with something?
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what's (up) with something? — what’s (up) with something? spoken phrase used for asking someone for an explanation about something What’s with this bill? I don’t owe you any money. Thesaurus: ways of asking questions and making requestshyponym to ask a question or… … Useful english dictionary
what does someone want with something? — phrase used for saying that you cannot understand why someone wants the thing mentioned What do you want with that old tyre? Thesaurus: ways of saying that you do not know or understandsynonym Main entry: want … Useful english dictionary
what's with — phrasal slang : what is the reason for : what is wrong with * * * what s with (informal; esp US) 1. What s the matter with?, what s up with? 2. What do you mean by (doing something)? • • • Main Entry: ↑what … Useful english dictionary
What’s with someone or something? — interrog. What is wrong with someone or something? □ Hey, chum! What’s with you? □ What’s with this can opener? It won’t turn … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
what with something — what with sth idiom used to list the various reasons for sth • What with the cold weather and my bad leg, I haven t been out for weeks. Main entry: ↑whatidiom … Useful english dictionary
in touch with something — in touch (with (something)) having recent knowledge about something. I try to keep in touch with the latest developments in the music scene. A president must stay in touch to know what citizens want or need. Opposite of: out of touch (with… … New idioms dictionary
in touch with something — in touch with (something) be out of touch with (something) to not have recent knowledge about a subject, a situation, or people s opinions. I try to stay in touch with what s going on in the arts world … New idioms dictionary
in line with something — in line with (something) similar to something. The company s profits were in line with what was expected … New idioms dictionary
content yourself with something — phrase to be willing to accept what you have, although you would prefer to have something else Initially, she contented herself with simply looking after her family. Thesaurus: willingness and to be willingsynonym Main entry: content … Useful english dictionary
break faith with something — break faith with (something/someone) formal to stop supporting an idea or person, especially by not doing what you promised to do. She claims that the government has broken faith with teachers by failing to give additional funds to education … New idioms dictionary
