What are the differences between “what is with”, “what is up with” and “what is wrong with”?
I am watching the drama called Friends at the moment and many times actors used to say one of them. I think it seems like that those expressions are little bit similar to each other.
Please, tell me how those expressions are different.
Thank you in advance.
meaning differences what
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I am watching the drama called Friends at the moment and many times actors used to say one of them. I think it seems like that those expressions are little bit similar to each other.
Please, tell me how those expressions are different.
Thank you in advance.
meaning differences what
edited Feb 15 at 8:08
Laurel
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asked Jan 16 at 7:13
LoyLoy
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add a comment |
I am watching the drama called Friends at the moment and many times actors used to say one of them. I think it seems like that those expressions are little bit similar to each other.
Please, tell me how those expressions are different.
Thank you in advance.
meaning differences what
edited Feb 15 at 8:08
Laurel
33.8k667118
asked Jan 16 at 7:13
LoyLoy
111
I am watching the drama called Friends at the moment and many times actors used to say one of them. I think it seems like that those expressions are little bit similar to each other.
Please, tell me how those expressions are different.
Thank you in advance.
meaning differences what
meaning differences what
edited Feb 15 at 8:08
Laurel
33.8k667118
asked Jan 16 at 7:13
LoyLoy
111
edited Feb 15 at 8:08
Laurel
33.8k667118
asked Jan 16 at 7:13
LoyLoy
111
edited Feb 15 at 8:08
Laurel
33.8k667118
edited Feb 15 at 8:08
Laurel
33.8k667118
edited Feb 15 at 8:08
Laurel
33.8k667118
33.8k667118
asked Jan 16 at 7:13
LoyLoy
111
asked Jan 16 at 7:13
LoyLoy
111
asked Jan 16 at 7:13
LoyLoy
111
111
add a comment |
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“What is up with” is a more positive approach and more polite whereas “what is wrong with” is negative. We use the later for unpleasant things and happenings or expect unpleasant outcome. Having doubts etc..
What is up with Mark? He’s not home yet.
What is wrong with Mark? He’s not home yet.
answered Jan 16 at 7:59
MarycasiaMarycasia
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– A Lambent Eye
Jan 16 at 8:13
"What is wrong with..." implies that you know something is wrong. "What is up with..." suggests that you are aware of some issue involving that person but don't know whether it is good or bad.
– Kate Bunting
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“What is up with” is a more positive approach and more polite whereas “what is wrong with” is negative. We use the later for unpleasant things and happenings or expect unpleasant outcome. Having doubts etc..
What is up with Mark? He’s not home yet.
What is wrong with Mark? He’s not home yet.
answered Jan 16 at 7:59
MarycasiaMarycasia
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Welcome to EL&U! Please include sources in your answer to improve its quality.
– A Lambent Eye
Jan 16 at 8:13
"What is wrong with..." implies that you know something is wrong. "What is up with..." suggests that you are aware of some issue involving that person but don't know whether it is good or bad.
– Kate Bunting
Jan 16 at 9:09
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“What is up with” is a more positive approach and more polite whereas “what is wrong with” is negative. We use the later for unpleasant things and happenings or expect unpleasant outcome. Having doubts etc..
What is up with Mark? He’s not home yet.
What is wrong with Mark? He’s not home yet.
answered Jan 16 at 7:59
MarycasiaMarycasia
241
Welcome to EL&U! Please include sources in your answer to improve its quality.
– A Lambent Eye
Jan 16 at 8:13
"What is wrong with..." implies that you know something is wrong. "What is up with..." suggests that you are aware of some issue involving that person but don't know whether it is good or bad.
– Kate Bunting
Jan 16 at 9:09
add a comment |
“What is up with” is a more positive approach and more polite whereas “what is wrong with” is negative. We use the later for unpleasant things and happenings or expect unpleasant outcome. Having doubts etc..
What is up with Mark? He’s not home yet.
What is wrong with Mark? He’s not home yet.
answered Jan 16 at 7:59
MarycasiaMarycasia
241
“What is up with” is a more positive approach and more polite whereas “what is wrong with” is negative. We use the later for unpleasant things and happenings or expect unpleasant outcome. Having doubts etc..
What is up with Mark? He’s not home yet.
What is wrong with Mark? He’s not home yet.
answered Jan 16 at 7:59
MarycasiaMarycasia
241
answered Jan 16 at 7:59
MarycasiaMarycasia
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answered Jan 16 at 7:59
MarycasiaMarycasia
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answered Jan 16 at 7:59
MarycasiaMarycasia
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Welcome to EL&U! Please include sources in your answer to improve its quality.
– A Lambent Eye
Jan 16 at 8:13
"What is wrong with..." implies that you know something is wrong. "What is up with..." suggests that you are aware of some issue involving that person but don't know whether it is good or bad.
– Kate Bunting
Jan 16 at 9:09
add a comment |
Welcome to EL&U! Please include sources in your answer to improve its quality.
– A Lambent Eye
Jan 16 at 8:13
"What is wrong with..." implies that you know something is wrong. "What is up with..." suggests that you are aware of some issue involving that person but don't know whether it is good or bad.
– Kate Bunting
Jan 16 at 9:09
Welcome to EL&U! Please include sources in your answer to improve its quality.
– A Lambent Eye
Jan 16 at 8:13
Welcome to EL&U! Please include sources in your answer to improve its quality.
– A Lambent Eye
Jan 16 at 8:13
"What is wrong with..." implies that you know something is wrong. "What is up with..." suggests that you are aware of some issue involving that person but don't know whether it is good or bad.
– Kate Bunting
Jan 16 at 9:09
"What is wrong with..." implies that you know something is wrong. "What is up with..." suggests that you are aware of some issue involving that person but don't know whether it is good or bad.
– Kate Bunting
Jan 16 at 9:09
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