Chunk: what-do-you-mean

Formulaic Unit

Meaning: A highly common conversational question used to ask for clarification when something is confusing, unclear, or surprising. It can also express disbelief or indignation.

💬 Contextual Examples

What do you mean, the file is missing? I just saved it!
What do you mean by that comment?

🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)

Practice 1: What do you ______, we have no money left in the budget?

Answer: mean

Practice 2: ______ do you mean I can't park my car here?

Answer: What

🔗 Knowledge Base Connections

🔑 Parent Keyword: mean