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UK//wɒts ˈrɪəli ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn hɪə//US//wʌts ˈrɪli ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn hɪr//

Meaning of What's really going on here

A phrase used to inquire about the true nature of a situation.

In simple words: Asking what is happening or why something is the way it is.

What's really going on here in a sentence

  • I walked into the meeting and said, 'What's really going on here?'
  • After hearing the news, she couldn't help but ask, 'What's really going on here?'
  • When he saw the chaos, he immediately thought, 'What's really going on here?'
  • During the argument, she suddenly stopped and asked, 'What's really going on here?'
  • Upon noticing the strange behavior, I wondered, 'What's really going on here?'

How to use What's really going on here

Use in conversations to seek clarification about a situation. It’s informal and can be used when things seem confusing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a detective asking, 'What’s really going on?' while looking for clues.

Related words

Collocations with What's really going on here

Synonyms for What's really going on here

Common mistakes with What's really going on here

  • Using it in overly formal contexts.
  • Not using it when the situation is unclear.
  • Confusing it with 'What is going on here?' which is more direct.

Compare What's really going on here with What's happening, What's the matter, What's up?, What’s going on

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Frequently asked questions about What's really going on here

What does What's really going on here mean?

Asking what is happening or why something is the way it is.

What is the definition of What's really going on here?

A phrase used to inquire about the true nature of a situation.

How do you use What's really going on here in a sentence?

I walked into the meeting and said, 'What's really going on here?'

Can you give another example of What's really going on here?

After hearing the news, she couldn't help but ask, 'What's really going on here?'

What are synonyms for What's really going on here?

Common alternatives include What's happening?, What's the situation?, What's the matter?, What's up?, What's going on?.

What words go with What's really going on here?

It commonly pairs with going on, really happening, situation here, what's going on, underlying issues.

What are common mistakes when using What's really going on here?

Using it in overly formal contexts. Not using it when the situation is unclear. Confusing it with 'What is going on here?' which is more direct.

How do you pronounce What's really going on here?

US: //wʌts ˈrɪli ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn hɪr//, UK: //wɒts ˈrɪəli ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn hɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What's really going on here?

Use in conversations to seek clarification about a situation. It’s informal and can be used when things seem confusing.