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UK//wɒts ˈstɒpɪŋ ʌs//US//wʌts ˈstɑpɪŋ ʌs//

Meaning of What's stopping us

A question asking what prevents us from taking action.

In simple words: What is preventing us from doing something?

What's stopping us in a sentence

  • What's stopping us from achieving our goals?
  • During the meeting, we asked, 'What's stopping us from moving forward?'
  • If we keep waiting, what's stopping us from losing the opportunity?
  • He paused and asked, 'What's stopping us from trying something new?'
  • In this situation, what's stopping us from taking action immediately?

How to use What's stopping us

Used when discussing obstacles or challenges in various contexts. Suitable for both formal and informal settings.

Grammar pattern

question phrase

Memory hint

Think of a stop sign blocking a path; what's stopping us from moving forward?

Related words

Collocations with What's stopping us

  • What's stopping you
  • What's stopping me
  • Nothing's stopping us

Synonyms for What's stopping us

  • What hinders us
  • What holds us back
  • What prevents us
  • What obstructs us

Common mistakes with What's stopping us

  • Confusing with 'What's stopping you?' - the subject needs to match.
  • Using in formal writing when a more direct phrase is more appropriate.

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Frequently asked questions about "What's stopping us"

What does "What's stopping us" mean?

What is preventing us from doing something?

What is the definition of "What's stopping us"?

A question asking what prevents us from taking action.

How do you use "What's stopping us" in a sentence?

What's stopping us from achieving our goals?

Can you give another example of "What's stopping us"?

During the meeting, we asked, 'What's stopping us from moving forward?'

What are synonyms for "What's stopping us"?

Common alternatives include What hinders us, What holds us back, What prevents us, What obstructs us.

What words go with "What's stopping us"?

It commonly pairs with What's stopping you, What's stopping me, Nothing's stopping us.

What are common mistakes when using "What's stopping us"?

Confusing with 'What's stopping you?' - the subject needs to match. Using in formal writing when a more direct phrase is more appropriate.

How do you pronounce "What's stopping us"?

US: //wʌts ˈstɑpɪŋ ʌs//, UK: //wɒts ˈstɒpɪŋ ʌs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "What's stopping us"?

Used when discussing obstacles or challenges in various contexts. Suitable for both formal and informal settings.