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UK//wɒt hæv wiː bɪn ˈtɔːkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//US//wɑt hæv wi bɪn ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//

Meaning of What've we been talkin' about

A casual way to ask about the subject of conversation.

In simple words: What are we discussing?

What've we been talkin' about in a sentence

  • What've we been talkin' about at this dinner?
  • Before we move on, what've we been talkin' about?
  • I forgot, what've we been talkin' about during this meeting?
  • Excuse me, but what've we been talkin' about all day?
  • This discussion is getting sidetracked; what've we been talkin' about?

How to use What've we been talkin' about

Used in casual conversations to ask about the topic of discussion. May not be appropriate in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Sounds like 'What have we been talking about?' - think of a relaxed chat with friends.

Related words

Collocations with What've we been talkin' about

  • talking about
  • been discussing
  • been talking about

Synonyms for What've we been talkin' about

  • What are we discussing?
  • What have we talked about?
  • What's our topic?

Common mistakes with What've we been talkin' about

  • Used in formal writing or speeches.
  • Mispronounced due to informal contraction.

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Frequently asked questions about What've we been talkin' about

What does What've we been talkin' about mean?

What are we discussing?

What is the definition of What've we been talkin' about?

A casual way to ask about the subject of conversation.

How do you use What've we been talkin' about in a sentence?

What've we been talkin' about at this dinner?

Can you give another example of What've we been talkin' about?

Before we move on, what've we been talkin' about?

What are synonyms for What've we been talkin' about?

Common alternatives include What are we discussing?, What have we talked about?, What's our topic?.

What words go with What've we been talkin' about?

It commonly pairs with talking about, been discussing, been talking about.

What are common mistakes when using What've we been talkin' about?

Used in formal writing or speeches. Mispronounced due to informal contraction.

How do you pronounce What've we been talkin' about?

US: //wɑt hæv wi bɪn ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt hæv wiː bɪn ˈtɔːkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What've we been talkin' about formal or informal?

"What've we been talkin' about" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What've we been talkin' about?

Used in casual conversations to ask about the topic of discussion. May not be appropriate in formal settings.