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UK//wɛn wə juː ˈɡɒnə tɛl ʌs//US//wɛn wər ju ˈɡɑnə tɛl ʌs//

Meaning of When were you gonna tell us

A casual inquiry about when someone will inform others.

In simple words: A casual way to ask someone when they will share news.

When were you gonna tell us in a sentence

  • When were you gonna tell us about your promotion?
  • I can’t believe you got tickets! When were you gonna tell us?
  • When were you gonna tell us you were moving away?
  • You got a new job? When were you gonna tell us that?
  • When were you gonna tell us about your wedding plans?

How to use When were you gonna tell us

Use this phrase among friends or in relaxed situations. It may sound too casual for formal settings. Avoid in professional emails or speeches.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

'When were you gonna tell us?' sounds like you're waiting impatiently for news, like a friend asking about a surprise party.

Related words

Collocations with When were you gonna tell us

  • When were you gonna tell us that
  • When were you gonna tell us about
  • When were you gonna tell us the news

Synonyms for When were you gonna tell us

  • When were you planning to inform us
  • When will you tell us
  • When were you expecting to share

Common mistakes with When were you gonna tell us

  • Confused with 'When were you going to tell us?'
  • Using 'gonna' in formal writing.
  • Misunderstanding the tone as aggressive.

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Frequently asked questions about When were you gonna tell us

What does When were you gonna tell us mean?

A casual way to ask someone when they will share news.

What is the definition of When were you gonna tell us?

A casual inquiry about when someone will inform others.

How do you use When were you gonna tell us in a sentence?

When were you gonna tell us about your promotion?

Can you give another example of When were you gonna tell us?

I can’t believe you got tickets! When were you gonna tell us?

What are synonyms for When were you gonna tell us?

Common alternatives include When were you planning to inform us, When will you tell us, When were you expecting to share.

What words go with When were you gonna tell us?

It commonly pairs with When were you gonna tell us that, When were you gonna tell us about, When were you gonna tell us the news.

What are common mistakes when using When were you gonna tell us?

Confused with 'When were you going to tell us?' Using 'gonna' in formal writing. Misunderstanding the tone as aggressive.

How do you pronounce When were you gonna tell us?

US: //wɛn wər ju ˈɡɑnə tɛl ʌs//, UK: //wɛn wə juː ˈɡɒnə tɛl ʌs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is When were you gonna tell us formal or informal?

"When were you gonna tell us" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use When were you gonna tell us?

Use this phrase among friends or in relaxed situations. It may sound too casual for formal settings. Avoid in professional emails or speeches.