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UK//səʊ wɒt seɪz ðæt//US//soʊ wɑt seɪz ðæt//

Meaning of So what says that

A phrase questioning the source or authority of a statement.

In simple words: A way to ask who or what made a statement.

So what says that in a sentence

  • He said we could go, but so what says that?
  • You make it sound so serious, but so what says that?
  • I don’t understand why they think that; so what says that?
  • Everyone believes it, but really, so what says that?

How to use So what says that

Used informally in conversations to question the authority or origin of a statement. It may not be appropriate in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a detective asking, 'So what did the witness say?'

Related words

Collocations with So what says that

Synonyms for So what says that

Common mistakes with So what says that

  • Confusing with 'So what does that say?'
  • Using in overly formal situations.
  • Omitting context that clarifies the statement in question.

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Frequently asked questions about So what says that

What does So what says that mean?

A way to ask who or what made a statement.

What is the definition of So what says that?

A phrase questioning the source or authority of a statement.

How do you use So what says that in a sentence?

He said we could go, but so what says that?

Can you give another example of So what says that?

You make it sound so serious, but so what says that?

What are synonyms for So what says that?

Common alternatives include Who said that?, What claims that?, What proves that?.

What words go with So what says that?

It commonly pairs with make a claim, say something, question an authority.

What are common mistakes when using So what says that?

Confusing with 'So what does that say?' Using in overly formal situations. Omitting context that clarifies the statement in question.

How do you pronounce So what says that?

US: //soʊ wɑt seɪz ðæt//, UK: //səʊ wɒt seɪz ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is So what says that formal or informal?

"So what says that" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use So what says that?

Used informally in conversations to question the authority or origin of a statement. It may not be appropriate in formal contexts.