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What do you know about that

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt duː juː nəʊ əˈbaʊt ðat// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt du ju noʊ əˈbaʊt ðæt//

Meaning of What do you know about that

A question requesting information regarding a specific topic.

In simple words: A phrase asking for information or opinion about something.

What do you know about that in a sentence

• What do you know about that new restaurant downtown?
• I'm curious, what do you know about that ancient artifact?
• What do you know about that recent study on climate change?
• She asked, 'What do you know about that mysterious disappearance?'
• Before we move on, what do you know about that project timeline?

How to use What do you know about that

Use this phrase when you want someone's thoughts or knowledge about a topic. It's appropriate in both casual and semi-formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine asking someone what they know about a book, visualize a library.

Related words

Collocations with What do you know about that

• know about
• what do you know
• information about that

Synonyms for What do you know about that

• What information do you have about that?
• What insights can you share?
• What can you tell me about that?

Common mistakes with What do you know about that

• Omitting 'that' and saying 'What do you know about?' which is vague.
• Using it in very formal contexts where a more specific question is appropriate.
• Confusing it with 'What do you think about that?', which implies an opinion rather than knowledge.

Frequently asked questions about What do you know about that

What does What do you know about that mean?

A phrase asking for information or opinion about something.

What is the definition of What do you know about that?

A question requesting information regarding a specific topic.

How do you use What do you know about that in a sentence?

What do you know about that new restaurant downtown?

Can you give another example of What do you know about that?

I'm curious, what do you know about that ancient artifact?

What are synonyms for What do you know about that?

Common alternatives include What information do you have about that?, What insights can you share?, What can you tell me about that?.

What words go with What do you know about that?

It commonly pairs with know about, what do you know, information about that.

What are common mistakes when using What do you know about that?

Omitting 'that' and saying 'What do you know about?' which is vague. Using it in very formal contexts where a more specific question is appropriate. Confusing it with 'What do you think about that?', which implies an opinion rather than knowledge.

How do you pronounce What do you know about that?

US: //wɑt du ju noʊ əˈbaʊt ðæt//, UK: //wɒt duː juː nəʊ əˈbaʊt ðat//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What do you know about that?

Use this phrase when you want someone's thoughts or knowledge about a topic. It's appropriate in both casual and semi-formal contexts.