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What's it up to

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ɪt ʌp tə// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts ɪt ʌp tu//

Meaning of What's it up to

An informal inquiry about someone's current activities or state.

In simple words: What is happening or what is being done?

What's it up to in a sentence

• Hey, what's it up to, everyone?
• I called her, but she just said, 'Oh, what's it up to?'
• In the chat, someone asked, 'What's it up to this weekend?'
• What's it up to with your new project?
• He asked, 'What's it up to lately? You seem busy.'

How to use What's it up to

Commonly used among friends or in casual conversations. Not suitable for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of 'up to' like checking in on a friend; what are they doing now?

Related words

Collocations with What's it up to

• What's it up to today?
• What's it up to this weekend?
• What's it up to now?
• What's it up to lately?

Synonyms for What's it up to

• What are you doing?
• What’s happening?
• What’s going on?
• What’s new?
• What’s up?

Common mistakes with What's it up to

• Using it in formal contexts where a more serious tone is required
• Misunderstanding it as a question about someone's plans only

Frequently asked questions about What's it up to

What does What's it up to mean?

What is happening or what is being done?

What is the definition of What's it up to?

An informal inquiry about someone's current activities or state.

How do you use What's it up to in a sentence?

Hey, what's it up to, everyone?

Can you give another example of What's it up to?

I called her, but she just said, 'Oh, what's it up to?'

What are synonyms for What's it up to?

Common alternatives include What are you doing?, What’s happening?, What’s going on?, What’s new?, What’s up?.

What words go with What's it up to?

It commonly pairs with What's it up to today?, What's it up to this weekend?, What's it up to now?, What's it up to lately?.

What are common mistakes when using What's it up to?

Using it in formal contexts where a more serious tone is required Misunderstanding it as a question about someone's plans only

How do you pronounce What's it up to?

US: //wɑts ɪt ʌp tu//, UK: //wɒts ɪt ʌp tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What's it up to formal or informal?

"What's it up to" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What's it up to?

Commonly used among friends or in casual conversations. Not suitable for formal settings.