what is your wish, opinion, or information concerning what about going to a movie?
what for
for what purpose? why?
Slang punishment; esp., a whipping he gave his son what for!
what have you
Informal anything else of a similar sort selling games, toys, or what have you
what if
what would happen if
what difference would it make if
what it takes
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Informal whatever is necessary for success or popularity, as wealth, beauty, or intelligence
what's what
Informal the true state of affairs
what the heck (or hell, devil, etc.)
an exclamatory remark of surprise
what: used emphatically
what though
what difference does it make that
what with
because of what with the snow and ice, we'll be late
in view of; taking into account what with the usual rush-hour traffic, I suspect you'll be late
See what in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms
what with
Taking into consideration; because of: “I've often wondered why some good crime writer . . . hasn't taken up with New Orleans, what with its special raffishness, its peculiar flavor of bonhomie and a slightly suspect charm”(Walker Percy).
what for
Informal
A scolding or strong reprimand: The teacher gave the tardy student what for.
what have you
What remains and need not be mentioned: a room full of chairs, lamps, radios, and what have you.
what if
What would occur if; suppose that.
What does it matter if.
what it takes
The necessary expertise or qualities needed for success: She has what it takes to be a doctor.
what's what
Informal
The fundamentals and details of a situation or process; the true state or condition.