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what's up with

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. What's wrong with; what's the problem or matter with. Said to express that the behaviour of someone, or operation of something, is out of the ordinary or problematic.
    colloquial
  2. Used to express disbelief or curiosity.
    colloquial
  3. (The thing that is) the problem or issue with.
    colloquial

Equivalents

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Examples

“What’s up with you?”
“What the hell's up with this stupid computer now?!”
“They raised my electricity rates again. What’s up with that?”
“What’s up with all this new music they’re playing?”
“I'll tell⟳ you what's up with the Government!”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

what's with what's yer poison what's your game what's your job what's your phone number what's your pleasure

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