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24 April 2026

You ... what?

We use this expression to show surprise or shock about something

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

The baby was crying so I gave it your green jumper.

You did what? That's my favourite one!

Example 2

I said you would decorate my mum's bathroom for her.

You said what? That'll take weeks!

No, no, I mean the downstairs bathroom. That's much smaller.

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