Cool MateWhat are you gonna do vs What's your plan
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
What are you gonna do
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
What's your plan
| What are you gonna do | What's your plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //wɒt ɑː juː ˈɡənə duː//🇺🇸 //wɑt ɑr ju ˈɡənə du// | |
| Meaning | What will you do? | |
| Example | After lunch, what are you gonna do? | - |
| Register | Informal | - |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | - |
| Collocations | gonna do something, gonna make plans, gonna hang out | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'going' instead of 'gonna', Confusing the phrase with 'what are you going to do?', Forgetting to use a question mark | - |
| Usage notes | Use in casual conversations to ask about a person's future plans. Avoid in formal settings. | - |
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Frequently asked questions: What are you gonna do vs What's your plan
What's the difference between What are you gonna do and What's your plan?
What are you gonna do: What will you do? What's your plan:
Can I use What are you gonna do and What's your plan interchangeably?
Not always. What are you gonna do and What's your plan are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.