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What's this all about

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ðɪs ɔːl əˈbaʊt// 🇺🇸 US //wʌts ðɪs ɔl əˈbaʊt//

Significado de What's this all about

A phrase asking for clarification about a situation or topic.

In simple words: What is the main meaning or reason behind this?

What's this all about em uma frase

• When he said he was moving, I had to ask, 'What's this all about?'
• After receiving the strange email, I wondered, 'What's this all about?'
• She seemed upset, so I asked her, 'What's this all about?'
• During the meeting, I raised my hand and asked, 'What's this all about?'
• Hearing the argument next door, I thought, 'What's this all about?'

Como usar What's this all about

Used in casual conversation to ask for clarification or explanation about a situation. Not suitable for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine someone scratching their head in confusion, asking about a puzzling situation.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with What's this all about

• ask what's this all about
• wonder what's this all about
• explain what's this all about
• know what's this all about

Synonyms for What's this all about

• What is this about?
• What does this mean?
• What’s going on?
• Can you explain this?

Common mistakes with What's this all about

• Used excessively in formal contexts.
• Omitted the context when asking, making it unclear.
• Misused in serious discussions where a more direct approach is needed.

Perguntas frequentes sobre What's this all about

O que significa What's this all about?

What is the main meaning or reason behind this?

O que significa What's this all about em português?

What is the main meaning or reason behind this?

Qual é a definição de What's this all about?

A phrase asking for clarification about a situation or topic.

Como se usa What's this all about em uma frase?

When he said he was moving, I had to ask, 'What's this all about?'

Pode dar outro exemplo de What's this all about?

After receiving the strange email, I wondered, 'What's this all about?'

Quais são os sinônimos de What's this all about?

Algumas alternativas comuns são What is this about?, What does this mean?, What’s going on?, Can you explain this?.

Que palavras combinam com What's this all about?

Costuma combinar com ask what's this all about, wonder what's this all about, explain what's this all about, know what's this all about.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar What's this all about?

Used excessively in formal contexts. Omitted the context when asking, making it unclear. Misused in serious discussions where a more direct approach is needed.

Como se pronuncia What's this all about?

US: //wʌts ðɪs ɔl əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒts ðɪs ɔːl əˈbaʊt//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

What's this all about é formal ou informal?

"What's this all about" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar What's this all about?

Used in casual conversation to ask for clarification or explanation about a situation. Not suitable for formal settings.