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UK//wɒt jʊ ˈɡɒnə dʊ ðɛn//US//wʌt jʊ ˈɡɑnə du ðɛn//

Meaning of What you gonna do then

A casual way to ask someone about their future plans or actions.

In simple words: What are you going to do next?

What you gonna do then in a sentence

  • So, what you gonna do then after you graduate?
  • I love the concert! What you gonna do then for the rest of the night?
  • If it rains tomorrow, what you gonna do then instead of hiking?

How to use What you gonna do then

This phrase is typically used in casual conversations to ask someone about their plans or actions. It’s best to avoid in formal contexts like business meetings.

Grammar pattern

fixed phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone asking you, 'What's your game plan?' but in a relaxed way.

Related words

Collocations with What you gonna do then

  • do then
  • gonna do
  • what you gonna
  • gonna do next

Synonyms for What you gonna do then

Common mistakes with What you gonna do then

  • Incorrectly changes 'gonna' to 'going to' in informal speech.
  • Uses in formal writing where slang is inappropriate.
  • Omitting 'what' and saying 'You gonna do then?'

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Frequently asked questions about What you gonna do then

What does What you gonna do then mean?

What are you going to do next?

What is the definition of What you gonna do then?

A casual way to ask someone about their future plans or actions.

How do you use What you gonna do then in a sentence?

So, what you gonna do then after you graduate?

Can you give another example of What you gonna do then?

I love the concert! What you gonna do then for the rest of the night?

What are synonyms for What you gonna do then?

Common alternatives include What will you do?, What are your plans?, What’s next?, What’s your next move?.

What words go with What you gonna do then?

It commonly pairs with do then, gonna do, what you gonna, gonna do next.

What are common mistakes when using What you gonna do then?

Incorrectly changes 'gonna' to 'going to' in informal speech. Uses in formal writing where slang is inappropriate. Omitting 'what' and saying 'You gonna do then?'

How do you pronounce What you gonna do then?

US: //wʌt jʊ ˈɡɑnə du ðɛn//, UK: //wɒt jʊ ˈɡɒnə dʊ ðɛn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What you gonna do then formal or informal?

"What you gonna do then" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What you gonna do then?

This phrase is typically used in casual conversations to ask someone about their plans or actions. It’s best to avoid in formal contexts like business meetings.