why in the world

Interjection CEFR C2

Definitions

used to add emphasis to “why” in a question.

Equivalents

Tiếng Việthà cớ gì

Examples

“Why in the world would you spend ⟳ so much money on a toy?”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

why in time why on Earth wibble-wobble wickup wig wilco

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