what's it to you
English edit
Pronunciation edit
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Phrase edit
- (defensively) Why are you asking? Why do you want to know?.
- "I saw you in the chemist yesterday, what did you buy?" / "What's it to you?"
- Mind your own business; it's none of your business.
- "Hey, leave that girl alone." / "'What's it to you'?"
Usage notes edit
- Usually used defensively, against someone who is being nosy.
- Other pronouns are possible (e.g. "what's it to him"), but less common.
Translations edit
(defensively) why are you asking?
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