Cool MateMeaning of What's all that about
A phrase used to inquire about the meaning or context of something.
In simple words: What does this mean or refer to?
What's all that about in a sentence
- After hearing the strange noises, she asked, "What's all that about?"
- When they switched topics suddenly, I wondered, "What's all that about?"
- He told a long story, and I couldn't help but ask, "What's all that about?"
- Seeing the commotion outside, I turned to my friend and said, "What's all that about?"
How to use What's all that about
"What's all that about" is often used in casual conversations to ask for clarification. It's not appropriate in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine asking what's happening in a crowded room filled with chatter.
Related words
Collocations with What's all that about
- what's all that noise about
- what's all that fuss about
- what's all that chatter about
Synonyms for What's all that about
- What does this mean
- What's going on
- What's happening
- Can you explain
- What is this about
Common mistakes with What's all that about
- Used in formal contexts
- Misunderstanding the phrase as an inquiry about a specific detail rather than general meaning
- Not using it in conversational tone
What's all that about appears in
What's all that about in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ما كل هذا
ما معنى هذا أو ما الذي يشير إليه؟
- Bengaliবাংলা
ওসব কি হচ্ছে
এটার মানে কি বা এটা কি বোঝাতে চাইছে?
- GermanDeutsch
Worum geht's da?
Was bedeutet das oder worauf bezieht es sich?
- SpanishEspañol
¿De qué va todo eso?
¿Qué significa esto o a qué se refiere?
- Persianفارسی
این چه خبره؟
این به چه معناست یا به چه چیزی اشاره دارد؟
- FrenchFrançais
C'est quoi tout ça
Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ou à quoi ça fait référence ?
- Hindiहिन्दी
यह सब क्या है
इसका क्या मतलब है या यह किस बारे में है?
- ItalianItaliano
Che succede?
Cosa significa o a cosa si riferisce?
- PortuguesePortuguês
O que é tudo isso?
O que isso significa ou a que se refere?
- RussianРусский
Что это всё значит
Что это значит или к чему относится?
- Urduاردو
یہ سب کیا ہے
اس کا کیا مطلب ہے یا یہ کس چیز کا حوالہ دے رہا ہے؟
- Chinese中文
那是什么意思
这是什么意思，或者指的是什么？
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Expressing astonishment or skepticism about a situation.
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Frequently asked questions about What's all that about
What does What's all that about mean?
What does this mean or refer to?
What is the definition of What's all that about?
A phrase used to inquire about the meaning or context of something.
How do you use What's all that about in a sentence?
After hearing the strange noises, she asked, "What's all that about?"
Can you give another example of What's all that about?
When they switched topics suddenly, I wondered, "What's all that about?"
What are synonyms for What's all that about?
Common alternatives include What does this mean, What's going on, What's happening, Can you explain, What is this about.
What words go with What's all that about?
It commonly pairs with what's all that noise about, what's all that fuss about, what's all that chatter about.
What are common mistakes when using What's all that about?
Used in formal contexts Misunderstanding the phrase as an inquiry about a specific detail rather than general meaning Not using it in conversational tone
How do you pronounce What's all that about?
US: //wɑts ɔl ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒts ɔːl ðæt əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What's all that about formal or informal?
"What's all that about" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What's all that about?
"What's all that about" is often used in casual conversations to ask for clarification. It's not appropriate in formal settings.