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Значение 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 в предложении
- 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?'
Как использовать 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.
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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.
Compare What was that about with What do you mean, What’s going on, What happened, What was that
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Частые вопросы о What was that about
Что значит What was that about?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.
Что значит What was that about на русском?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.
Какое определение у What was that about?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.
Как использовать What was that about в предложении?
After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'
Можешь привести ещё один пример с What was that about?
'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'
Какие синонимы у What was that about?
Распространённые варианты: What do you mean?, Can you explain?, What's going on?, What happened?, What was that?.
Какие слова сочетаются с What was that about?
Часто сочетается с ask what was that about, wonder what was that about, respond to what was that about.
Какие частые ошибки при использовании 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.
Как произносится What was that about?
US: //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.
What was that about формальное или неформальное?
"What was that about" неформальное, поэтому подходит для непринуждённых разговоров с друзьями и семьёй.
Когда стоит использовать 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.