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[what for(2)]{n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. — Usually used with "get" or "give". •/Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house./ •/The teacher gave me what for because I was late./

[what have you] or [what not] {n. phr.}, {informal} Whatever you like or want; anything else like that. •/The store sells big ones, small ones, medium ones, or what have you./ •/We found suits, coats, hats and what not in the closet./ Syn.: AND SO FORTH.

[what if] What would, or will, happen if; what is the difference if; suppose that. •/What if you go instead of me?/ •/What if we paint it red. How will it look?/ •/"You can’t go now" said mother. "What if I do?" Dick asked./ •/What if Jack scores a touchdown?/

[what is what] See: WHAT’S WHAT.

[what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrong with it; what do you care. •/Martha said "That boy is wearing a green coat." Jan answered, "What of it?"/ •/"John missed the bus." "What of it?"/ Syn.: SO WHAT.

[what not] See: WHAT HAVE YOU.

[what’s cooking] See: WHAT’S UP.

[what’s doing] See: WHAT’S UP..

[what’s sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander] What goes for the one, also goes for the other. — A proverb. •/If Herb gets a speeding ticket, so should Erica, who was right behind him; after all, what’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander./

[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is the purpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are you doing; how dare you. — Often used to question someone or something that is not welcome. •/The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea?/ •/What’s the idea of coming in here after I told you not to?/ •/I heard you are spreading false rumors about me, what’s the big idea?/

[what’s the idea] See: WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA.

[what’s up] or [what’s cooking] also [what’s doing] {slang} What is happening or planned; what is wrong. — Often used as a greeting. •/"What’s up?" asked Bob as he joined his friends. "Are you going to the movies?"/ •/What’s cooking? Why is the crowd in the street?/ •/What’s doing tonight at the club?/ •/Hello Bob, what’s up?/ Compare: WHAT’S WITH.

[what’s what] or [what is what] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. What each thing is in a group; one thing from another. •/The weeds and the flowers are coming up together, and we can’t tell what is what./ 2. All that needs to be known about something; the important facts or skills. •/Richard did the wrong thing, because he is new here and doesn’t yet know what’s what./ •/When Bob started his new job, it took him several weeks to learn what was what./ •/When it comes to cooking, Jenny knows what’s what./ •/Harold began to tell the teacher how to teach the class, and the teacher told him what was what./ Compare: WHICH IS WHICH, WHO’S WHO.

[what’s with] or [what’s up with] also [what’s by] {slang} What is happening to; what is wrong; how is everything; what can you tell me about. •/Mary looks worried. What’s with her?/ •/What’s with our old friends?/ •/I’m fine. What’s with you?/