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Who will do the unpleasant thing

🇬🇧 UK //huː wɪl duː ði ʌnˈplɛzənt θɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //hu wɪl du ði ʌnˈplɛzənt θɪŋ//

Meaning of Who will do the unpleasant thing

A question asking which person will carry out an undesirable task.

In simple words: A question about who will do a difficult or not nice task.

Who will do the unpleasant thing in a sentence

• Who will do the unpleasant thing and tell him the bad news?
• In our meeting, someone asked, 'Who will do the unpleasant thing on the agenda?'
• When discussing chores, Sarah said, 'Who will do the unpleasant thing of cleaning the bathroom?'
• The instructor looked around and asked, 'Who will do the unpleasant thing of grading the exams?'
• As they planned the event, John asked, 'Who will do the unpleasant thing of dealing with the complaints?'

How to use Who will do the unpleasant thing

Used in situations where a task is considered undesirable. Often asks for volunteers or responsibilities.

Grammar pattern

question form

Memory hint

Think of someone reluctantly raising their hand to volunteer for a difficult job.

Related words

Collocations with Who will do the unpleasant thing

• do the unpleasant thing
• take on an unpleasant task
• handle unpleasant duties

Synonyms for Who will do the unpleasant thing

• Who will take the task?
• Who will handle it?
• Who will do it?
• Who's taking this on?
• Who will manage this?

Common mistakes with Who will do the unpleasant thing

• Using 'who' instead of 'whom' incorrectly in very formal contexts.
• Confusing 'unpleasant' with 'unpleasantly'.
• Omitting the article 'the' before 'unpleasant thing'.

Frequently asked questions about Who will do the unpleasant thing

What does Who will do the unpleasant thing mean?

A question about who will do a difficult or not nice task.

What is the definition of Who will do the unpleasant thing?

A question asking which person will carry out an undesirable task.

How do you use Who will do the unpleasant thing in a sentence?

Who will do the unpleasant thing and tell him the bad news?

Can you give another example of Who will do the unpleasant thing?

In our meeting, someone asked, 'Who will do the unpleasant thing on the agenda?'

What are synonyms for Who will do the unpleasant thing?

Common alternatives include Who will take the task?, Who will handle it?, Who will do it?, Who's taking this on?, Who will manage this?.

What words go with Who will do the unpleasant thing?

It commonly pairs with do the unpleasant thing, take on an unpleasant task, handle unpleasant duties.

What are common mistakes when using Who will do the unpleasant thing?

Using 'who' instead of 'whom' incorrectly in very formal contexts. Confusing 'unpleasant' with 'unpleasantly'. Omitting the article 'the' before 'unpleasant thing'.

How do you pronounce Who will do the unpleasant thing?

US: //hu wɪl du ði ʌnˈplɛzənt θɪŋ//, UK: //huː wɪl duː ði ʌnˈplɛzənt θɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Who will do the unpleasant thing?

Used in situations where a task is considered undesirable. Often asks for volunteers or responsibilities.