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what do you mean

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwʌt də jə ˈmiːn/ · UK /ˌwɒt də jə ˈmiːn/

what do you mean means: You say this when you want someone to explain something they have said.

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PLEASE EXPLAINA2

You say this when you want someone to explain something they have said.

  • What do you mean? I do not understand.
  • What do you mean by expensive?
  • You called the plan unusual. What do you mean?

How to use it: what do you mean by something? (What do you mean by a fair price?)

Similar words: could you explain?

Common phrases: what do you mean?, what do you mean…

SURPRISED OBJECTIONB1

You say this to show that you are surprised or upset by what someone has said.

  • What do you mean, I cannot come?
  • What do you mean, the tickets are gone?
  • What do you mean, we have to pay again?

How to use it: what do you mean, + statement? (What do you mean, you sold my bike?)

Common phrases: what do you mean?, what do you mean…

Questions about what do you mean

What does what do you mean mean?

You say this when you want someone to explain something they have said.

What is what do you mean in other languages?

Türkçe: ne demek istiyorsun · Español: qué quieres decir · Français: que veux-tu dire · Deutsch: was meinst du · Italiano: che cosa vuoi dire · 日本語: どういう意味ですか

How do you pronounce what do you mean?

In American English /ˌwʌt də jə ˈmiːn/; in British English /ˌwɒt də jə ˈmiːn/.

How do you use what do you mean in a sentence?

What do you mean? I do not understand. What do you mean by expensive?

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