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What was that about

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//

Significato di What was that about

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.

In simple words: A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

What was that about in una frase

• After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'
• 'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'
• When she started laughing, I couldn't help but ask, 'What was that about?'
• 'He mentioned a surprise; I was curious and thought, what was that about?'
• Looking puzzled after the meeting, I asked my boss, 'What was that about?'

Come usare What was that about

This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine someone shrugging in confusion and asking 'What was that about?' after a confusing story.

Parole correlate

Collocations with What was that about

• ask what was that about
• wonder what was that about
• respond to what was that about

Synonyms for What was that about

• What do you mean?
• Can you explain?
• What's going on?
• What happened?
• What was that?

Common mistakes with What was that about

• Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual.
• Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion.
• Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.

Domande frequenti su What was that about

Cosa significa What was that about?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

Cosa significa What was that about in italiano?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

Qual è la definizione di What was that about?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.

Come si usa What was that about in una frase?

After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'

Puoi fare un altro esempio di What was that about?

'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'

Quali sono i sinonimi di What was that about?

Alcune alternative comuni sono What do you mean?, Can you explain?, What's going on?, What happened?, What was that?.

Quali parole si abbinano a What was that about?

Si abbina spesso a ask what was that about, wonder what was that about, respond to what was that about.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con What was that about?

Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual. Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion. Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.

Come si pronuncia What was that about?

US: //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

What was that about è formale o informale?

"What was that about" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare What was that about?

This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.