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Meaning of why on Earth | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR C1

Definitions

used to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.

idiomatic

Examples

“Why on Earth are you pouring vinegar in your drink⟳?”

CEFR level

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

wibble-wobble wickup wig wilco will do Wilma

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