say what

phrase

US, informal

—used to express surprise at what someone has just said

"I'm moving out." "Say what?"

Examples of say what in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He's used that knowledge to show and say what needs to be done. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Ask directly, listen fully, and say what partnership means in practical terms. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Trump has vouched for Miller’s character, but has declined to say what his next steps should be politically. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Authorities did not immediately identify the woman or say what motivated her actions. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for say what

• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut
• hindgut
• midgut
• precut
• rebut