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Where's this coming from

🇬🇧 UK //wɛrz ðɪs ˈkʌmɪŋ frəm// 🇺🇸 US //wɛrz ðɪs ˈkʌmɪŋ frʌm//

Meaning of Where's this coming from

A phrase asking about the origin or source of something.

In simple words: Asking about the source of something.

Where's this coming from in a sentence

• I heard a rumor and I’m wondering, where's this coming from?
• When you said that, I thought, where's this coming from?
• She mentioned a strange theory, but where's this coming from?
• In the meeting, someone asked, 'Where's this coming from?' in response to new policies.
• He keeps complaining about the project; I want to know where's this coming from.

How to use Where's this coming from

Use this phrase in casual conversations when you're curious about origins or reasons for an idea or statement. It might be less appropriate in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine a detective asking, 'Where's this clue coming from?'

Related words

Collocations with Where's this coming from

• where's this idea coming from
• where's this information coming from
• where's this feedback coming from

Synonyms for Where's this coming from

• What is the source?
• Where did it originate?
• What’s the origin?
• From where did it come?
• Where is it from?

Common mistakes with Where's this coming from

• Using 'where' instead of 'where's' in spoken English.
• Not including 'this' when the context requires it.
• Failing to use the contraction in informal settings.

Frequently asked questions about Where's this coming from

What does Where's this coming from mean?

Asking about the source of something.

What is the definition of Where's this coming from?

A phrase asking about the origin or source of something.

How do you use Where's this coming from in a sentence?

I heard a rumor and I’m wondering, where's this coming from?

Can you give another example of Where's this coming from?

When you said that, I thought, where's this coming from?

What are synonyms for Where's this coming from?

Common alternatives include What is the source?, Where did it originate?, What’s the origin?, From where did it come?, Where is it from?.

What words go with Where's this coming from?

It commonly pairs with where's this idea coming from, where's this information coming from, where's this feedback coming from.

What are common mistakes when using Where's this coming from?

Using 'where' instead of 'where's' in spoken English. Not including 'this' when the context requires it. Failing to use the contraction in informal settings.

How do you pronounce Where's this coming from?

US: //wɛrz ðɪs ˈkʌmɪŋ frʌm//, UK: //wɛrz ðɪs ˈkʌmɪŋ frəm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Where's this coming from?

Use this phrase in casual conversations when you're curious about origins or reasons for an idea or statement. It might be less appropriate in very formal settings.