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

Experts say what's needed for true female empowerment in Senegal is systemic change. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The post doesn’t explicitly say what sport this new game will focus on. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for say what

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