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What did you just say

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt dɪd jʊ dʒʌst seɪ// 🇺🇸 US //wʌt dɪd jʊ dʒʌst seɪ//

Meaning of What did you just say

A question asking someone to repeat what they have said recently.

In simple words: A way to ask someone to repeat what they just said.

What did you just say in a sentence

• During the meeting, I whispered to my colleague, 'What did you just say?' after I missed a point.
• When the music was loud, I turned to her and asked, 'What did you just say?'
• He mumbled something, and I couldn't hear, so I said, 'What did you just say?'
• I was so surprised by the news that I immediately replied, 'What did you just say?'
• After his joke, I laughed and said, 'What did you just say? I missed the punchline!'

How to use What did you just say

Used in casual conversations when you didn't hear or understand something. It's not appropriate in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine a friend whispers a secret, and you lean in saying, 'What did you just say?'

Related words

Collocations with What did you just say

• ask someone
• say it again
• missed something
• repeat for clarity
• understand correctly

Synonyms for What did you just say

• Can you repeat that?
• What was that?
• Pardon?
• Excuse me?
• I beg your pardon?

Common mistakes with What did you just say

• Confused with 'What did you say?' which is less informal.
• Using it with overly formal situations or people.

Frequently asked questions about What did you just say

What does What did you just say mean?

A way to ask someone to repeat what they just said.

What is the definition of What did you just say?

A question asking someone to repeat what they have said recently.

How do you use What did you just say in a sentence?

During the meeting, I whispered to my colleague, 'What did you just say?' after I missed a point.

Can you give another example of What did you just say?

When the music was loud, I turned to her and asked, 'What did you just say?'

What are synonyms for What did you just say?

Common alternatives include Can you repeat that?, What was that?, Pardon?, Excuse me?, I beg your pardon?.

What words go with What did you just say?

It commonly pairs with ask someone, say it again, missed something, repeat for clarity, understand correctly.

What are common mistakes when using What did you just say?

Confused with 'What did you say?' which is less informal. Using it with overly formal situations or people.

How do you pronounce What did you just say?

US: //wʌt dɪd jʊ dʒʌst seɪ//, UK: //wɒt dɪd jʊ dʒʌst seɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What did you just say formal or informal?

"What did you just say" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What did you just say?

Used in casual conversations when you didn't hear or understand something. It's not appropriate in very formal settings.