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What's up with that

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ʌp wɪð ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts ʌp wɪð ðæt//

Meaning of What's up with that

An informal way to ask about the situation or clarify confusion.

In simple words: What's the issue or situation?

What's up with that in a sentence

• You seemed upset earlier. What's up with that?
• I saw him acting weird yesterday. What's up with that?
• What's up with that noise coming from the basement?
• You didn't come to the party last night. What's up with that?

How to use What's up with that

Used in casual conversations to inquire about someone's situation or to express confusion. Not suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of asking someone what's the 'up' situation with something surprising or confusing.

Related words

Collocations with What's up with that

• What's up with this
• What's up with him
• What's up with her
• What's up with it

Synonyms for What's up with that

• What’s going on?
• What’s the deal?
• What’s happening?
• What’s the matter?

Common mistakes with What's up with that

• Used in formal situations where it's too casual.
• Confused with 'What is the problem with that?' which is more formal.
• Misused as a statement rather than a question.

Frequently asked questions about "What's up with that"

What does "What's up with that" mean?

What's the issue or situation?

What is the definition of "What's up with that"?

An informal way to ask about the situation or clarify confusion.

How do you use "What's up with that" in a sentence?

You seemed upset earlier. What's up with that?

Can you give another example of "What's up with that"?

I saw him acting weird yesterday. What's up with that?

What are synonyms for "What's up with that"?

Common alternatives include What’s going on?, What’s the deal?, What’s happening?, What’s the matter?.

What words go with "What's up with that"?

It commonly pairs with What's up with this, What's up with him, What's up with her, What's up with it.

What are common mistakes when using "What's up with that"?

Used in formal situations where it's too casual. Confused with 'What is the problem with that?' which is more formal. Misused as a statement rather than a question.

How do you pronounce "What's up with that"?

US: //wɑts ʌp wɪð ðæt//, UK: //wɒts ʌp wɪð ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is "What's up with that" formal or informal?

"What's up with that" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use "What's up with that"?

Used in casual conversations to inquire about someone's situation or to express confusion. Not suitable for formal contexts.