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UK//wɒt ə juː ˈɡɛtɪn ˈaʊtə ðɪs//US//wɑt ɑr ju ˈɡɛtɪn ˈaʊtə ðɪs//

Meaning of What are you gettin' outta this

A casual inquiry about someone's benefits from a situation.

In simple words: What benefit are you receiving from this?

What are you gettin' outta this in a sentence

  • Hey, what are you gettin' outta this deal?
  • I can't help but wonder, what are you gettin' outta this friendship?
  • So, really, what are you gettin' outta this effort?

How to use What are you gettin' outta this

Use in casual conversations when asking someone about their gain or motivation. Avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of 'gettin' as getting something from a party — what's your takeaway?

Related words

Collocations with What are you gettin' outta this

  • gettin' outta a deal
  • gettin' outta trouble
  • gettin' outta this situation

Synonyms for What are you gettin' outta this

  • what do you gain from this
  • what's in it for you
  • what do you get out of it

Common mistakes with What are you gettin' outta this

  • Omitting 'are' and saying 'what you gettin' outta this?'
  • Mispronouncing 'gettin'' as 'getting'
  • Using inappropriately formal contexts

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Frequently asked questions about What are you gettin' outta this

What does What are you gettin' outta this mean?

What benefit are you receiving from this?

What is the definition of What are you gettin' outta this?

A casual inquiry about someone's benefits from a situation.

How do you use What are you gettin' outta this in a sentence?

Hey, what are you gettin' outta this deal?

Can you give another example of What are you gettin' outta this?

I can't help but wonder, what are you gettin' outta this friendship?

What are synonyms for What are you gettin' outta this?

Common alternatives include what do you gain from this, what's in it for you, what do you get out of it.

What words go with What are you gettin' outta this?

It commonly pairs with gettin' outta a deal, gettin' outta trouble, gettin' outta this situation.

What are common mistakes when using What are you gettin' outta this?

Omitting 'are' and saying 'what you gettin' outta this?' Mispronouncing 'gettin'' as 'getting' Using inappropriately formal contexts

How do you pronounce What are you gettin' outta this?

US: //wɑt ɑr ju ˈɡɛtɪn ˈaʊtə ðɪs//, UK: //wɒt ə juː ˈɡɛtɪn ˈaʊtə ðɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What are you gettin' outta this formal or informal?

"What are you gettin' outta this" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What are you gettin' outta this?

Use in casual conversations when asking someone about their gain or motivation. Avoid in formal settings.